The Ponte Molle

Jan Both

Associated Names
Jan Both

Artist, Dutch, 1615/1618 - 1652

The image depicts a landscape with a river flowing under a stone bridge. There are several figures near the riverbank, including a group of people by boats and someone leading horses towards the bridge. The bridge looks old and partially ruined, possibly overgrown with vegetation. Rolling hills and distant structures are visible on the horizon. The sky is filled with horizontal brush lines resembling clouds. The artwork is monochrome in sepia tones, emphasizing contrast and detail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.28.24

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 5, 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

Q65571199

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