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Road with Barn and Cottages, by Claes Jansz Visscher, ink, 1612

Road with Barn and Cottages

Claes Jansz Visscher

1612

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Road with Barn and Cottages is a 1612 ink by Claes Jansz Visscher, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Claes Jansz Visscher
When & what style?
1612 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image depicts a serene landscape with a winding road, lined with trees and a few buildings. In the foreground, a man stands on the right side of the road, dressed in a hat and coat, while a few birds are scattered on the ground. The background features a large tree on the left, accompanied by several smaller trees and a few buildings, including a barn and cottages. The scene is rendered in a detailed, etched style, with intricate lines and textures that bring the landscape to life. The overall atmosphere is one of tranquility, with the man and birds adding a sense of movement and activity to the otherwise peaceful scene. For more information on the technique used to create this image, look up the art of etching.

About the artist

Portrait of Claes Jansz Visscher
Artist

Claes Jansz Visscher

Claes Janszoon Visscher (1587 – 19 June 1652) was a Dutch Golden Age draughtsman, engraver, mapmaker, and publisher.

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