Johannes van Doetechum the Elder
1676
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Farm is a 1676 ink by Johannes van Doetechum the Elder, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a serene landscape of a farm, with a large house and a fenced area in the background. In the foreground, several animals are scattered, including cows, sheep, and birds. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky. A notable detail in the painting is the use of etching and engraving techniques to create texture and depth. The artist's skillful use of these techniques adds to the overall sense of realism and tranquility in the scene. For more information on the artist's use of etching, explore the technique of etching.
Joannes van Doetecum the Elder (1530 – 1605) was a Dutch engraver-cartographer known for his etched works after genre scenes by Pieter Bruegel the Elder and maps of various cities in the Netherlands.
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