A Farmyard with a Draw Well
Johannes van Doetechum the Elder
1676
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Johannes van Doetechum the Elder
1676
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white scene shows a quiet farmyard with two thatched-roof houses and a well in the middle. A few chickens scratch the dirt, and a bird flies near the trees. The buildings look simple, with rough walls and slanted roofs, while the trees stand tall around them. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making the scene feel real. This is an etching, where the image is carved into metal and then inked. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
