Fields and a Village Road with Post Mill
Johannes van Doetechum the Elder
1560
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Johannes van Doetechum the Elder
1560
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a quiet village with small houses, thatched roofs, and a windmill on the right. A winding dirt road cuts through fields, with a few people and animals scattered around. Trees line the edges, and the whole scene looks calm and orderly. The artist used a mix of lines to create depth, with the windmill standing out as a focal point. This is an old print made by pressing ink into etched metal. Want to see more? Check out the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
