Draughtsman on a Stone before a Bridge

probably c. 1609

Aegidius Sadeler II after Roelandt Savery

Associated Names
Aegidius Sadeler II

Artist, Flemish, c. 1570 - 1629

Roelandt Savery

Artist After, Dutch, 1576 - 1639

The image shows a landscape seen from a slightly elevated point of view, revealing a dramatic cliffside scene. Dense foliage of tall trees, jagged rocks, and woodlands extend across the image. A rustic wooden bridge made of rough-hewn logs spans the image diagonally from left to right. There is a seated figure on a rocky outcrop close to us. Structures and trees are perched on rocky formations in the distance. The line work is intricate, capturing fine details of the trees and rocks. The color palette is monochrome with shades of grey. Soft clouds can be seen in the distant background, blending into the sky, tree-line, and cliffs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7619

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 226, State i/ii


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Fritz Rumpf [1856-1927], Potsdam (Lugt 2161); (sale, C.G. Boerner, Leipzig, May 7-9, 1928, lot 1028); purchased by Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA (Lugt 1760b); gift to NGA, 1943.

Associated Names

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

Wikidata ID

Q65018528

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