Fishermen by an Island Watermill

1610/1615

Aegidius Sadeler II after Pieter Stevens

Associated Names
Aegidius Sadeler II

Artist, Flemish, c. 1570 - 1629

Pieter Stevens

Artist After, Flemish, c. 1567 - 1624 or after

The image depicts a landscape scene with a river or pond in the foreground. Close to the water, people and animals engage in various activities. The river curves into the distance, leading to a village or town with hills in the background. A watermill is partly hidden by trees on the right. The trees are detailed, framing the sky. The color scheme is mainly grey, conveying depth and atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 24.1 × 37.1 cm (9 1/2 × 14 5/8 in.), cut to platemark

  • Accession Number

    2013.87.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 247, State iii/iii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger: no. 247, iii/iii

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Petrus Stephani Invenit; lower right in plate: Egid: Sadleler excud

Wikidata ID

Q77005047

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