The Hinny Drover, via Appia

Jan Both

Associated Names
Jan Both

Artist, Dutch, 1615/1618 - 1652

The image shows a ground-level view of a rustic path or road. The horizon is visible on the left, where water meets the sky at the shore. A building with smoke billowing from its chimney is nearby. On the right, there are structures, trees, and a taller building. The etched brushwork creates intricate textures and details. The color palette is mainly brown and white. Figures and a horse are seen walking on the path. In the distance, more figures and buildings can be seen along the shoreline.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.28.19

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 6, State iv/vi


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

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

Q65571177

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