Courtyard of a Farm
1621
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1621
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Courtyard of a Farm is a 1621 ink by Edouard Eckman, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white woodcut shows a busy farm courtyard. A covered wagon sits in the foreground, with a man and a dog nearby. To the left, a large wooden wheel and tools lean against a building. People move around—some near a well, others under a tree. The scene looks simple but packed with small details. The artist used sharp lines to show texture, like the rough bark of trees or the grain of the buildings. This style was common in woodcuts, where every line had to be carved into the wood first. Next, check out the technique: woodcut to see how artists like this made prints.
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