Pan and Syrinx

published 1773

Herman van Swanevelt

Associated Names
Herman van Swanevelt

Artist, Dutch, c. 1600 - 1655

Carlo Losi

Publisher, Italian, active c. 1757 - after 1805

The image shows a densely wooded landscape viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is obscured by trees and foliage, with a small area to the right showing clouds and sky. The landscape is detailed with fine lines depicting leaves, tree trunks, and undergrowth. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and white. In the foreground, trees and plants dominate, while a small figure is partially obscured in the distance within the dense vegetation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.32.66

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 24, State iii/iv


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

Q65569436

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