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Village Fair

Jan van Goyen , 1656

Village Fair, by Jan van Goyen, chalk, 1656
Village Fair, by Jan van Goyen, chalk, 1656

Village Fair is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Jan van Goyen. It dates from 1656 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Village Fair is a drawing created by Jan van Goyen in 1656 using black chalk and gray wash on laid paper. It is a representative work by a prolific Dutch artist known for his diverse subjects and extensive output.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a lively village gathering with tents, carts, and people. It reflects the artist's interest in capturing everyday life and rural landscapes.

Technique & Style

Van Goyen employed loose, quick chalk lines and a soft gray wash to convey depth and shadow, leveraging the paper's texture to create a sense of vitality and realism.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jan van Goyen

Artist

Jan van Goyen

Jan Josephszoon van Goyen (Dutch pronunciation: ; 13 January 1596 – 27 April 1656) was a Dutch landscape painter.

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