Johannes van Doetechum the Elder
1561
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Festival of Saint George is a 1561 ink by Johannes van Doetechum the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This busy scene shows a village square packed with people. Some are fighting, others are watching or playing games. A few musicians play instruments, and a crowd gathers near a stage. In the background, houses, a church, and windmills line the horizon, while trees and a few animals add life to the scene. One odd detail: a small figure is holding a shield with a dragon on it, hinting at a possible connection to Saint George. The artist used sharp lines to create depth and movement, making the scene feel alive. Next, check out the technique: etching, drypoint, aquatint.
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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