A Barn

1620

Claes Jansz Visscher after Abraham Bloemaert after Boëtius Adams Bolswert

Associated Names
Claes Jansz Visscher

Artist, Dutch, 1586/1587 - 1652

Boëtius Adams Bolswert

Artist After, Flemish, 1580 - 1633

Abraham Bloemaert

Artist After, Dutch, 1566 - 1651

The image shows a thatched-roof hut with a surrounding rural setting. The hut is featured prominently with a low horizon line, showcasing trees and hills in the distance. The etching technique creates detailed textures in the roof and foliage. The monochromatic color palette uses varying shades of brown and black. A figure is depicted near a wooden structure, possibly a well. Trees frame the hut with delicate strokes hinting at movement.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Accession Number

    1975.59.25

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 289, State ii/ii

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

Q65566923

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