Johannes van Doetechum the Elder
1676
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Farm with Shed and Draw Well is a 1676 ink by Johannes van Doetechum the Elder, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a quiet farm scene with three thatched-roof buildings clustered near a small stream. Two people stand by the water, one holding what looks like a bucket. Trees with bare branches frame the scene, and a fence runs along the edge of the path. The ground is uneven, with a slight hill leading up to the houses. The artist used fine lines to capture light and shadow, making the trees and buildings stand out against the flat background. This style was common in early prints to show everyday life in detail. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made sharp, precise prints.
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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