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Farms in a Village, by Lucas van Doetechum, ink, 1561

Farms in a Village

Lucas van Doetechum

1561

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Farms in a Village is a 1561 ink by Lucas van Doetechum, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Lucas van Doetechum
When & what style?
1561 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

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.

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