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The image shows a rural scene from a slightly elevated point of view. The composition includes buildings, trees, and a horizon. The art style is detailed and expressive, with fine line work capturing textures. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing depth and form. The scene includes buildings with thatched roofs, trees, and a group of chickens. In the distance, more buildings and trees are visible, creating a small village in nature.
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The image shows a rural scene from a slightly elevated point of view. The composition includes buildings, trees, and a horizon. The art style is detailed and expressive, with fine line work capturing textures. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing depth and form. The scene includes buildings with thatched roofs, trees, and a group of chickens. In the distance, more buildings and trees are visible, creating a small village in nature.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Farmyard with a Draw Well

Johannes van Doetechum, the Elder and Lucas van Doetechum after Master of the Small Landscapes

Date
published in or before 1676
Medium
etching retouched with engraving
Dimensions
plate: 13.3 x 19.5 cm (5 1/4 x 7 11/16 in.) sheet: 17.4 x 24.1 cm (6 7/8 x 9 1/2 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1972.28.62
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1651 to 1700
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Small Landscapes (New Holl. 118-161)

Subjects and terms

  • Netherlandish
  • Agriculture
  • Barn
  • House
  • Farm
  • Chicken

NGA object ID 53226. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.