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Herman van Swanevelt

Associated Names
Herman van Swanevelt

Artist, Dutch, c. 1600 - 1655

This image shows an elaborate curtain held by two figures over a detailed script. The central focus is a large piece of draped fabric with flowing script, set within an architectural arch. On either side of the curtain are two figures, one holding a brush and the other holding a palette. Below the script, there's a decorative coat of arms with a shield, a helmet, and other heraldic elements. At the bottom, an open book and drawing instruments are depicted. The composition is highly detailed, with hatching used for shading.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.32.32

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 37, State i/iii


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

Q65569361

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