Country Village with Church and Bridge
Johannes van Doetechum the Elder
1560
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Johannes van Doetechum the Elder
1560
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a quiet village by a pond. A small church with a tall spire sits behind a cluster of houses, some with pointed roofs. Trees line the edges, and a low bridge arches over the water. Ducks float near the shore, and a fence runs along the left side. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making the scene look almost three-dimensional. This kind of print was made by scratching into metal plates—a technique called *etching*. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one created detailed prints.
