The Bent Tree

Herman van Swanevelt

Associated Names
Herman van Swanevelt

Artist, Dutch, c. 1600 - 1655

The image features a ground-level view of a rural landscape with figures and architecture. The horizon is in the upper part, showing distant hills under a cloudy sky. In the center, a tall building with a tower-like section is visible. The artwork uses line drawing with intricate cross-hatching for texture. A path leads to the building with trees on each side. Two figures are on the left, and another pair walks towards the right. The color scheme is monochromatic with dark ink on light paper.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.32.44

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 49, 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

Q65569375

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