Johannes van Doetechum the Elder
1556
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Nundinae Rusticorum (Rustic Market) is a 1556 ink by Johannes van Doetechum the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a quiet countryside scene with a winding road and scattered trees. People walk, ride horses, and pull carts along the path. In the distance, a small village sits near a river, with hills and a church steeple rising behind it. The title *Nundinae Rusticorum* means "Rustic Market," hinting this might be a day when villagers gather to trade. The artist used fine lines to show depth, making the trees and buildings look solid. Look up etching to see how this technique creates such detailed 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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