View of the River Rhine

Jan van Aken after Herman Saftleven

Associated Names
Jan van Aken

Artist, Dutch, 1614 - 1661

Clement de Jonghe

Publisher, Dutch, c. 1624 - 1677

Herman Saftleven

Artist After, Dutch, 1609 - 1685

The image displays a landscape seen from an elevated point, featuring mountainous terrain. The horizon is obscured by rocky peaks, creating depth. The scene is depicted in an engraved style with detailed lines. The color scheme is black and white, emphasizing contrasts. A winding path with travelers is seen near a tree. A river leads towards mountains under a cloudy sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.70.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 18, State iv/vi

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

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

Q65571316

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