River Landscape with a Duck Hunter

Aegidius Sadeler II after Pieter Stevens

Associated Names
Aegidius Sadeler II

Artist, Flemish, c. 1570 - 1629

Pieter Stevens

Artist After, Flemish, c. 1567 - 1624 or after

The image depicts a detailed forest scene with architectural structures peeking through the dense foliage in the distance. Paths, clearings, and tall trees with sprawling branches are prominent in the foreground, forming a thick canopy overhead. The artwork uses an engraving technique with precise lines to illustrate the natural setting. The color palette is monochrome sepia, emphasizing the contrast between dark lines and lighter areas. Several figures stand in the foreground, observing the surroundings, giving a human presence to the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Accession Number

    1976.71.3

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 253, State ii-iii/iii


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

Q65564334

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