Johannes van Doetechum the Elder
1565
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Departure of the Angel is a 1565 ink by Johannes van Doetechum the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a landscape with a town, a church, and a river in the background. In the foreground, there are people and animals, including a man on horseback and a group of people gathered around a fire. The scene is depicted in a detailed and realistic style, with intricate lines and shading. The artist has used a range of techniques to create depth and texture, including etching and engraving. The painting is an allegory, meant to convey a moral or symbolic message. It is a beautiful and intricate work of art that showcases the artist's skill and attention to detail. If you want to learn more about the techniques used in this painting, you might want to look into 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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