The Four Ruined Arches

Herman van Swanevelt

Associated Names
Herman van Swanevelt

Artist, Dutch, c. 1600 - 1655

The image shows an etching of a classical landscape with architectural ruins. The viewpoint is from ground level, showing a wide view across the scene. The horizon line includes distant trees and a small structure on a hill to the left. On the right, there is a large rocky formation in the foreground, with arches, likely part of an aqueduct, in the background. The etching features delicate, thin lines depicting details of natural and architectural elements. The color scheme is monochromatic, using black, brown, and off-white to create contrast and define the scene. The sky has soft, wispy clouds. Two figures are depicted in the middle on the right side.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.32.34

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 39, 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

Q65569363

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