Dies VI (Sixth Day)

1589

Jan Muller, after Hendrick Goltzius

Associated Names
Jan Muller

Artist, Netherlandish, 1571 - 1628

Hendrick Goltzius

Artist After, Dutch, 1558 - 1617

This is a drawing of a mythological or religious scene. It depicts three prominent figures in a circular composition with intricate detailing and careful shading. The central figure stands gracefully, surrounded by swirling cloud-like shapes. They appear to be interacting with another figure hovering above who is draped in flowing robes and extending an arm. Below them, another character is reclining as if asleep. The background features an elaborate landscape with trees and a flowing river, providing a lush setting. The artwork's engraving style is reminiscent of Renaissance techniques, capturing both drama and serenity.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet (diameter): 26.4 cm (10 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2021.26.7

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 41, State iii/iii

  • Series Title

    The Creation of the World (plate 7)

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Friedrich August II, King of Saxony [1797-1854], Dresden (Lugt 971); (Helmut H. Rumbler, Frankfurt); purchased 2020 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. (The Muller Dynasty, Jan Piet Filedt Kok, author). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Publishers, 1999: no. 41, iii/iii.

Inscriptions

recto: in plate, at top center: Dies VI; in plate, at bottom center: HG excud.; on mount, at lower center in graphite in later hand: B. 41 / W. 41II / D IV. 497,7; on mount, at lower center in red ink in later hand: 8798.

Markings

recto: Friedrich August, King of Saxony (Lugt 971); verso: none

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