Farms
1676
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Lucas van Doetechum
Lucas van Doetechum (1501–1579) was an artist, born in Deventer.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Farms is a 1676 ink by Lucas van Doetechum, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a quiet farm scene. A few people tend to animals—cows, sheep, and a pig—while thatched-roof huts sit in the background. Tall palm trees line the dirt path, and the sky above is lightly etched with clouds. The artist used fine lines to capture light and shadow, making the scene feel alive even without color. This style was common in the 1600s for detailed prints. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints from metal plates.
Lucas van Doetechum (1501–1579) was an artist, born in Deventer.
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