Artwork
Road with Barn and Cottages
Road with Barn and Cottages is an ink print by the Baroque artist Johannes van Doetechum the Elder. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Road with Barn and Cottages is a print created by Johannes van Doetecum the Elder, a Dutch engraver-cartographer, using etching retouched with engraving.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene rural scene with a winding dirt road, flanked by three small houses, a large barn, and a stream, featuring a few figures engaged in everyday activities.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Doetecum's skill in etching, characterized by fine lines that capture detailed textures, such as thatched roofs and tree bark, and subtle shading achieved through varied mark-making.
History & Provenance
Although dated 1676, the work is attributed to Johannes van Doetecum the Elder, who was active in the late 16th century, suggesting a possible error in the date or attribution; he was known for reproducing genre scenes by Pieter Bruegel the Elder and city maps.
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.
