Death of Adonis

Herman van Swanevelt

Associated Names
Herman van Swanevelt

Artist, Dutch, c. 1600 - 1655

The image shows a landscape with rolling hills transitioning into a distant mountain range. A tree with a thick trunk and spreading branches is central in the composition. Close to us, there is a wild boar and hunting dogs depicted with intricate etching. The style features precise linework capturing textures, with a monochromatic color palette of brown and sepia. Trees and foliage fill the scene, creating texture across the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Accession Number

    1977.38.6

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 22, State i/iii

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

Q65569557

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