The Sower

1621

Willem Buytewech

Associated Names
Willem Buytewech

Artist, Dutch, 1591/1592 - 1624

The image displays a landscape with a low horizon and a line of trees in the foreground. A thatched-roof structure with chimneys is visible beyond the trees. The artwork features intricate linework, delicate strokes constructing the trees and terrain. The trees have sparse foliage and elegant slim trunks. A small figure with a hat is walking along a path, contributing to the sense of scale. The color palette is monochrome, with shades of gray and black.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 8.7 x 12.5 cm (3 7/16 x 4 15/16 in.)
    overall: 9.6 x 13.3 cm (3 3/4 x 5 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.1.31

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 39, State ii/iii

  • Series Title

    Verscheyden Lantschapjes: pl.5

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1866

  • Kellen, J. Philippus van der. Le peintre-graveur hollandais et flamand, ou catalogue raisonne des estampes gravees par les peintres de l'ecole hollandaise et flammande; ouvrage faisant suite au peintre-graveur de Bartsch. Utrecht: Kemink et Fils, 1866-

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

Q65087140

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