Travelers Resting in a Mountain Forest by a Log Bridge

1600/1615

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 displays an etched landscape depicting a densely wooded area with ancient, twisted trees, rocks, and dense foliage. In the foreground, three figures in period attire stand around a large tree, while two figures are seen crossing a wooden bridge in the distance to the right. The etching showcases intricate lines and cross-hatches, creating a monochromatic color palette of black, gray, and white throughout the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 23.5 × 37.5 cm (9 1/4 × 14 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 23.6 × 37.5 cm (9 5/16 × 14 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2013.87.8

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 254, 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. 254, iii/iii

Wikidata ID

Q77005077

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