View of the River Rhine

Jan van Aken after Herman Saftleven

Associated Names
Jan van Aken

Artist, Dutch, 1614 - 1661

Herman Saftleven

Artist After, Dutch, 1609 - 1685

The etching depicts an elevated view of a vast landscape. The horizon is high in the image, showing the sky meeting distant mountains. The lines in the engraving are detailed with crosshatching, creating textures in the clouds and terrain. On the left, there is foliage with a figure on horseback visible. Beyond, more figures and animals are seen on a path leading to a river with a docked boat. In the distance, the landscape includes hills and rocky formations. The color palette is monochromatic, enhancing depth and contrast. Swirling clouds fill the sky above scenes of nature and human activity.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.70.3

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 19, 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

Q65571318

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