Artwork
Farm
Farm is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Johannes van Doetechum the Elder. It dates from 1560 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The print 'Farm' is an etching with engraved details, created by Johannes van Doetecum the Elder in 1560. It showcases the artist's skill in combining techniques to produce a detailed landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a rural farmstead with a thatched-roof house, surrounded by trees and a fence. Figures in the foreground engage in everyday activities, such as carrying wood and tending to a fire, evoking a sense of serenity and rural life.
Technique & Style
Van Doetecum employed etching as the primary technique, supplementing it with engraving to add finer details. The resulting image is characterized by delicate lines and subtle shading, creating depth and texture.
History & Provenance
Johannes van Doetecum the Elder, born in Deventer, was known for his etched reproductions of Pieter Bruegel the Elder's genre scenes and Dutch city maps. He collaborated with his brother Lucas van Doetecum on various print series before moving to Haarlem in 1578.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johannes van Doetechum the Elder
Joannes van Doetecum the Elder (1530 – 1605) was a Dutch engraver-cartographer known for his etched works after genre scenes by Pieter Bruegel the Elder and maps of various cities in the Netherlands.
