The Large Round Tower

Herman van Swanevelt

Associated Names
Herman van Swanevelt

Artist, Dutch, c. 1600 - 1655

The image is an etching of a circular rustic landscape. Three figures walk along a path, leading to a cylindrical stone structure resembling part of a castle. Rocky terrain, shrubs, rolling hills, trees, a forest, a few buildings, an archway, and two small figures are also depicted. Fine-lined cross-hatching details the scene in black and white, with no distinct horizon line.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.32.4

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 66, State only

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1884

  • Dutuit, Eugène. Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes. Vol. I, IV-VI. Paris: A Levy, 1884-1885. Reprint. Amsterdam: G.W. Hissink, 1970-1972.

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

Q65569332

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