Farm Houses by a River with a City Beyond

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 is an engraving of a rural scene featuring a cottage and surrounding landscape. The artwork shows a view of the buildings and activities within the scene from a slightly elevated perspective. People are engaging in various activities near a wooden structure, with ducks and a child nearby. A wooden cottage is surrounded by trees, creating a countryside setting. In the distance, a village with a church tower is visible under a partly cloudy sky. The sun shines through the clouds, casting rays across the sky. The engraving is detailed, with fine lines creating texture and depth in the trees and cottage. The color palette is monochrome, using shades of grey to define contrast and detail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 23.4 × 36.5 cm (9 3/16 × 14 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 23.4 × 36.6 cm (9 3/16 × 14 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2013.87.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 248, 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. 248, iii/iii

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Petrus Stephani Inven; lower right in plate: Egid: Sadeler excud

Wikidata ID

Q77005067

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