Artwork

Farms

Farms, by Lucas van Doetechum, ink
Farms, by Lucas van Doetechum, ink

Farms is an ink print by the Baroque artist Lucas van Doetechum. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Farms is a print created by Lucas van Doetechum in 1676, executed as an etching retouched with engraving.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene rural landscape with farm buildings, livestock, and people working in the fields, set against a cloudy sky and trees in the background.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by a realistic style, with detailed renderings of buildings and animals, and a muted color palette dominated by earth tones.

Context

The style of Farms is associated with the Baroque movement, a broader artistic trend that emphasized dramatic and detailed representations.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Lucas van Doetechum

Artist

Lucas van Doetechum

Lucas van Doetechum (1501–1579) was an artist, born in Deventer.

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