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.
You're looking at a landscape painting titled "Farms." It shows a village scene with several houses and trees. There are people working in the fields, and some animals are visible. The sky is cloudy, and the overall mood is serene. In the foreground, you can see a few people tending to their gardens or working with animals. The houses in the background are simple, with sloping roofs and chimneys. The trees are bare, suggesting that the scene is set during the winter or early spring. This painting is a great example of the Baroque style, which often featured detailed landscapes and scenes of everyday life. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to check out the works of other Baroque artists.
Lucas van Doetechum (1501–1579) was an artist, born in Deventer.
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