Artwork

Landscape with a Mill

Landscape with a Mill, by Dominique Barrière, ink, 1650
Landscape with a Mill, by Dominique Barrière, ink, 1650

Landscape with a Mill is an ink print by the Baroque artist Dominique Barrière. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with a Mill is an etching on laid paper created by Dominique Barrière around 1650.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a village in a hilly landscape with a river, bridge, and mill. Buildings cluster near the water, and a distant city skyline is visible. The scene conveys a sense of depth and movement through its composition.

Technique & Style

Fine lines are used to convey texture, from rough rocks to smooth water. The etching technique allowed for detailed rendering of the landscape's varied elements.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.