Grain Field at the Edge of a Wood (Corn Field)

Jacob van Ruisdael

Associated Names
Jacob van Ruisdael

Artist, Dutch, c. 1628/1629 - 1682

Frans van den Wyngaerde

Publisher, Flemish, 1614 - 1679

The image is a ground-level view looking slightly upwards towards a horizon with a row of trees extending to the left. The trees are highly detailed. In the foreground, there are textured grasses leading to a fallen log. Further back, the land rises with denser clusters of trees. The overall color palette is monochrome with subtle variations of black and white. The sky is clear with fine lines and wispy clouds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7603

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 5, State iii?/v

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

1981

  • Slive 1981, 103.

Wikidata ID

Q65021308

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