Artwork
Farm with Gateway
Farm with Gateway is an ink print by the Baroque 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
Farm with Gateway is a 1560 print by Johannes van Doetecum the Elder, a Dutch engraver-cartographer. The work is an etching retouched with engraving, showcasing the artist's skill in combining techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene village scene with simple houses, bare trees, and a flat sky. A low fence or wall and a narrow path lead the viewer's eye through the composition, evoking a sense of rural tranquility.
Technique & Style
Van Doetecum employed fine lines to capture light and shadow, creating depth and texture. The etching and engraving techniques used allowed for detailed rendering of the scene, characteristic of Netherlandish printmaking during this period.
History & Provenance
Created in 1560, Farm with Gateway is part of a body of work that reflects the flourishing of printmaking in the Netherlands. Van Doetecum's collaboration with his brother Lucas contributed to the production of print series during this time.
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.
