1626
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Rustic House with a Well is a 1626 chalk by Jan van Goyen, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a rustic house with a well in the foreground. The house is small and simple, with a sloping roof and a chimney. The well is surrounded by a low wall and has a rope and bucket hanging from it. In the background, there are trees and a few buildings, but they are not clearly defined. The painting is done in black chalk, which gives it a soft and subtle quality. The lines are loose and expressive, and the shading is gentle. The overall effect is one of quietness and simplicity. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy learning more about the Renaissance movement.
Jan Josephszoon van Goyen (Dutch pronunciation: ; 13 January 1596 – 27 April 1656) was a Dutch landscape painter.
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