Palace Courtyard with Fountain in a Rectangular Basin
Doetechum, Lucas van · Netherlandish
1560
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Classification
- Portfolio
- Period
- 1551 to 1600
- Image size
- 4914 × 3948px
Description
The image shows a courtyard with columns, arches, a balustrade, statues, and a tower in the distance. The scene is depicted with meticulous detail using a monochromatic color palette of shades of gray to emphasize light and shadow. A fountain with intricate details sits at the center, with open walkways leading to more secluded areas.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).