Large Farm, plate 10 from "Regiunculae et Villae Aliquot Ducatus Brabantiae" 1605 - 1615

This is "Large Farm, plate 10 from "Regiunculae et Villae Aliquot Ducatus Brabantiae", an engraving made by Claes Jansz. Visscher. The composition emphasizes horizontal lines through the clouds, the roofs of the houses and the horizon. These horizontals create a sense of stability. Look at how the cross-hatching defines the textures of the thatched roofs and foliage. Visscher uses this technique to describe light and shadow, giving the scene a tangible, almost tactile quality. The landscape elements are arranged to guide the eye, but it's the density of the lines that adds depth. The print uses a structured arrangement of forms to represent the rural landscape. The composition is constructed through a careful balance of light and shadow and a clear understanding of spatial arrangement.