The Swann's Inn

published 1612

Claes Jansz Visscher after Johannes van Doetechum, the Elder after Lucas van Doetechum after Master of the Small Landscapes

Associated Names
Claes Jansz Visscher

Artist, Dutch, 1586/1587 - 1652

Johannes van Doetechum the Elder

Artist After, Netherlandish, 1528/1532 - 1605

Lucas van Doetechum

Artist After, Netherlandish, active 1554-1572; died before 1589

Master of the Small Landscapes

Artist After, Netherlandish

The image depicts a rural scene with trees, buildings, figures engaged in conversation, and a person sitting near a basket. One of the buildings has a round emblem with a rooster on it, and there are trees surrounding the area. The sketch is done in fine, precise lines typical of etching, creating texture and shade. The color palette is monochromatic, with black ink on a light background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Accession Number

    1975.59.6

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 297

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

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. (Van Doetecum family, Henk Nalis, author). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no. 137, copy.

Wikidata ID

Q65566863

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