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 image shows a coastal landscape from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is high in the image, where the sea meets the sky. Rocky cliffs with some vegetation are visible along the horizon. The sky has soft, billowing clouds with delicate lines. The artwork is detailed with intricate linework and shading typical of an etching. It is rendered in black and white, emphasizing the contrasts. Figures are around small boats on the rocky shore, with trees on the sides. In the distance, some sails are visible on the water.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.70.4

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 20, 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

Q65571320

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