Birth of Adonis

Herman van Swanevelt

Associated Names
Herman van Swanevelt

Artist, Dutch, c. 1600 - 1655

The image shows a wooded landscape viewed from an elevated perspective. Trees cover most of the view, with birds visible on the horizon. The brushstrokes are meticulous, emphasizing detail in the trees and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic with brown and gray tones. A path leads into the forest, where figures are gathered. The sky is visible at the top with wispy clouds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Accession Number

    1977.38.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 18, State ii/iv

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1884

  • Dutuit, Eugène. Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes. Vol. I, IV-VI. Paris: A Levy, 1884-1885. Reprint. Amsterdam: G.W. Hissink, 1970-1972.

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

Q65569549

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