Who painted A Farmstead in a Wood?

A Farmstead in a Wood was painted by Nuremberg 15th Century in 1505.

Where can I see A Farmstead in a Wood?

A Farmstead in a Wood is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is A Farmstead in a Wood?

A Farmstead in a Wood is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

A Farmstead in a Wood

Nuremberg 15th Century , 1505

A Farmstead in a Wood is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Nuremberg 15th Century. It dates from 1505 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

"A Farmstead in a Wood" is a drawing executed with pen, brown ink, watercolor, and white gouache. The work is assembled from four sheets of parchment that have been joined together, creating a single, continuous surface for the composition.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a rural homestead nestled within a forested landscape. The title suggests a quiet, perhaps pastoral scene where cultivated fields and domestic structures coexist with surrounding trees, inviting contemplation of the relationship between human habitation and nature.

Technique & Style

The artist employed pen and brown ink to outline forms, while watercolor provides atmospheric washes of color. Accents of white gouache highlight illuminated areas, adding contrast against the parchment background. The use of multiple joined parchments allows for a larger scale than a single sheet would permit, emphasizing the expansive setting.