Artwork
Village beside a Canal
Village beside a Canal is an ink print by the Baroque artist Johannes Ruisscher. It dates from 1601 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Village beside a Canal is an engraving on laid paper by Johannes Ruisscher, dated to 1601.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a serene village scene with thatched-roof houses, trees, and fields surrounding a winding canal, where a few figures are engaged in quiet activities.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a three-dimensional effect through the use of closely spaced, fine lines that create shading and depth, a characteristic technique of engraving at the time.
Artist & collection
