Landscape with a Winding Road

Jan Hackaert

Associated Names
Jan Hackaert

Artist, Dutch, probably 1628 - probably 1699

The image shows a landscape with an elevated viewpoint, revealing a view stretching into the distance. The horizon is low, blending with trees, suggesting level ground. The artwork uses a monochromatic palette of brown and black ink. Fine lines create texture and depth in trees and ground. A twisted tree is in the foreground, with two small figures on a path in the distance. A cluster of trees in the background merges gently with the sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.66.25

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 2


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

Q65571261

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