Artwork
Village beside a Canal
Village beside a Canal is an ink print by the Baroque artist Johannes Ruisscher. It dates from 1601 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:upper left in plate: AW ex.
About this work
Overview
Village beside a Canal is an engraving on laid paper by Johannes Ruisscher, dated to 1601.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a serene village scene with thatched-roof houses, trees, and fields surrounding a winding canal, where a few figures are engaged in quiet activities.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a three-dimensional effect through the use of closely spaced, fine lines that create shading and depth, a characteristic technique of engraving at the time.
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