Rij huizen en een boerderij 1559 - 1561

"Rij huizen en een boerderij" (Row of Houses and a Farmhouse) is a 16th-century engraving by Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum, a prominent Dutch artist. This small-scale print, measuring 134 mm in height and 203 mm in width, depicts a picturesque scene of rural life. The artwork showcases the artist's keen attention to detail, capturing the thatched roofs, wooden doors, and surrounding greenery with meticulous precision. The simple yet evocative composition, highlighting the harmonious relationship between human dwellings and nature, reflects the artistic sensibilities of the time. "Rij huizen en een boerderij" is now part of the esteemed collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, a testament to its enduring artistic and historical significance.