Artwork
Village Road with Draw Well
Village Road with Draw Well is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Lucas van Doetechum. It dates from 1560 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Village Road with Draw Well is a 16th-century print created by Lucas van Doetechum in 1560, combining etching and engraving techniques to depict a serene village scene.
Subject & Meaning
The print portrays a tranquil village street with two small thatched-roof houses, a draw well with rope and bucket, trees, and a distant building along a narrow road, capturing everyday rural life.
Technique & Style
The artwork features a mix of line techniques to convey texture, such as rough thatch and smooth wood, characteristic of 16th-century printmaking styles.
History & Provenance
Created in 1560 by Lucas van Doetechum, specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.
Context
The work reflects the artistic practices of the 1500s, where etching and engraving were commonly combined for detailed prints; understanding etching techniques provides insight into its creation.
Artist & collection
