Village Landscape
1648
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Herman Saftleven
Herman Saftleven (1609–1685) was an artist, born in Rotterdam.
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chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Village Landscape is a 1648 chalk by Herman Saftleven, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a quiet village street with simple buildings made of brick and wood. A tall wall with a small door runs down the left side, while a church with a tall tower sits in the background. People walk or sit near the houses, and bare trees line the right side, giving the scene a cool, wintery feel. The artist used soft shading to show light and shadow, making the buildings look solid even though they’re just lines. The wash of gray-brown adds depth, like a light mist over the village. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark for drama.
Herman Saftleven (1609–1685) was an artist, born in Rotterdam.
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