1612
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Village Road is a 1612 ink by Claes Jansz Visscher, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white drawing shows a quiet village scene. Three thatched-roof houses sit along a dirt road, with trees lining the path. A small stream runs near the bottom, and a few people are scattered around—one person lies on the grass, another stands near the houses. The buildings look simple, with steep roofs and wooden fences. The artist used a technique that lets them draw directly onto a metal plate, then press paper onto it to make the print. This method, called etching, lets for fine lines and textures. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made prints.
Claes Janszoon Visscher (1587 – 19 June 1652) was a Dutch Golden Age draughtsman, engraver, mapmaker, and publisher.
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