Artwork
Farms
Farms is an ink print by the Baroque artist Lucas van Doetechum. It dates from 1676 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The print 'Farms' is an etching retouched with engraving, depicting a serene village scene.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows people working in fields and tending to gardens and animals, set against a backdrop of simple houses and bare trees under a cloudy sky, suggesting a winter or early spring setting.
Technique & Style
Executed in etching and engraving, 'Farms' exhibits characteristics of the Baroque style, with its detailed landscape and everyday life scene.
History & Provenance
Attributed to Lucas van Doetechum and dated to 1676, the print is a notable example of 17th-century graphic art.
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