Herd of Cows on Bluff to Left of Water

Herman van Swanevelt

Associated Names
Herman van Swanevelt

Artist, Dutch, c. 1600 - 1655

The image shows a circular landscape viewed from above. In the scene are distant mountains on the horizon, land with cattle, and a figure, potentially a herder, leaning on a staff. The brushstrokes are detailed, especially in the foliage and landscape textures. The color scheme is monochromatic in sepia tones. Water in the lower part of the scene reflects the surrounding plants and slope. The trees are depicted with dense strokes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.32.12

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 74, 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

Q65569341

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