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The image shows a cluster of thatched roof buildings surrounded by trees. The viewpoint is from ground level, highlighting the roofs, trees, and sky. The artwork appears to be an intricate pen and ink drawing with detailed line work showing textures. The color scheme is monochromatic, using black and gray on a light background. A path leads through the village, partially hidden by trees, towards more buildings and trees in the distance. The scene portrays a quiet rural setting with a focus on architectural and natural details.
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The image shows a cluster of thatched roof buildings surrounded by trees. The viewpoint is from ground level, highlighting the roofs, trees, and sky. The artwork appears to be an intricate pen and ink drawing with detailed line work showing textures. The color scheme is monochromatic, using black and gray on a light background. A path leads through the village, partially hidden by trees, towards more buildings and trees in the distance. The scene portrays a quiet rural setting with a focus on architectural and natural details.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Farmyard

Claes Jansz Visscher after Johannes van Doetechum, the Elder after Lucas van Doetechum after Master of the Small Landscapes

Date
published 1612
Medium
etching
Dimensions
plate: 10.4 x 15.8 cm (4 1/8 x 6 1/4 in.) sheet: 18.4 x 25 cm (7 1/4 x 9 13/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1975.59.5
Credit line
Andrew W. Mellon Fund
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Regiunculae et villae aliquot ducatus Brabantiae: pl.5 [Hollstein 292-317]

Subjects and terms

  • Dutch
  • Tree
  • Farm
  • Chicken
  • Building

NGA object ID 55439. 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.