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Village with Pond

Jacobus Buys

1782

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

Village with Pond is a 1782 ink by Jacobus Buys, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacobus Buys
When & what style?: 1782 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This picture shows a small village by a pond. People walk around, some with carts. Houses have thatched roofs, and a church sits in the background. Trees line the right side, and a few boats are near the water. Look closer at the sky—it’s dramatic, with dark clouds and light spots. The artist used a special printing method to make the colors look soft and layered. Next, check out Ploos van Amstel, Cornelis to see more of his work.