A Dancing Satyr

Herman van Swanevelt

Associated Names
Herman van Swanevelt

Artist, Dutch, c. 1600 - 1655

The image is an intricately detailed etching viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is at the upper third of the image, with mountains and a sky full of horizontal lines. A rocky outcrop is on the right, and tall trees are on the left. The scene shows figures in a pastoral setting, with individuals sitting on a patch of earth surrounded by nature. The etching style includes cross-hatching and line techniques for texture and depth, with a black and white color palette. Some birds are etched above the mountain tops in the distance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.32.46

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 27, State i/ii


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

Q65569377

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