The Fishermen

Herman van Swanevelt

Associated Names
Herman van Swanevelt

Artist, Dutch, c. 1600 - 1655

The image shows a landscape scene with a high horizon, featuring two towers and trees silhouetted against the sky. There are birds in the sky. Intricate, fine brushstrokes define the foliage and rocky terrain. People stand on the rocky riverbank near a winding stream flowing into the distance. Additional figures are seen near the water. The color palette is monochromatic, with black, gray, and white tones. The scene has dense textures and details depicting trees, rocky terrain, and vegetation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.32.68

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 103, State ii/iv


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

From old mount, Fremer collection, Paris; (P.&D. Colnaghi); purchased by NGA, 1973.

Associated Names

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

Q65569440

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