Farms
1560
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 1560 ink by Lucas van Doetechum, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows a quiet countryside scene with tall, bare trees lining a dirt path. A small stream runs alongside it, and two people walk together in the distance. On the left, a fence encloses a grassy area with a few bushes, while on the right, a simple house sits near the trees. The artist used sharp lines to show every leaf and branch, making the scene feel detailed yet calm. This is an old print, not a painting—it was made by etching, a technique that uses acid to carve into metal. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made prints before photography.
Lucas van Doetechum (1501–1579) was an artist, born in Deventer.
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