Farms in a Village
1561
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1561
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Farms in a Village is a 1561 ink by Lucas van Doetechum, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a village scene with several buildings and trees. A man is walking in the foreground, accompanied by a herd of animals. The scene is set in a rural area, with a few buildings and trees scattered throughout. The man and animals are in the foreground, while the buildings are in the background. The etching is a great example of the Renaissance style, which emphasized realism and attention to detail. To learn more about this style, check out the Renaissance movement.
Lucas van Doetechum (1501–1579) was an artist, born in Deventer.
See the richer artist page