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Farms

Lucas van Doetechum

1676

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Landscape

Dominant colour

Farms is a 1676 ink by Lucas van Doetechum, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Lucas van Doetechum
When & what style?: 1676 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a rural landscape with several farm buildings. There are cows and sheep in the foreground, and people working in the fields. The sky is cloudy, and there are trees in the background. The overall mood is peaceful and serene. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the depiction of the buildings and the animals. The use of color is muted, with earth tones dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the Baroque movement.