Farms in a Court
1560
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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 in a Court is a 1560 ink by Lucas van Doetechum, a Renaissance work, depicting Farmhouse, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a farmyard scene with chickens, a dog, and a low brick wall. The farmhouse has a thatched roof and a small window with shutters. Two people walk past a wooden gate. The artist made marks on the metal plate twice. First, he used acid to eat into the lines. Then he carved more lines by hand. This mix of methods gives the image sharp edges and soft shadows. If you like this trick, look up etching.
Lucas van Doetechum (1501–1579) was an artist, born in Deventer.
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