Village Festival

1685

Cornelis Dusart

Associated Names
Cornelis Dusart

Artist, Dutch, 1660 - 1704

This is a drawing of a village scene with various activities and events. The image captures a bustling atmosphere with characters engaged in activity. The scene includes rustic buildings with wooden beams and thatched roofs. In the foreground, there are animals, including chickens and a dog. Barrels and baskets are present. 

On the right side, there is a raised platform with banners and flags, where figures appear to be performing or addressing a crowd. The central area is crowded with people dancing or interacting. Various postures and facial expressions emphasize the lively spirit of the scene. The background shows more of the village with trees and structures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3703

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 16, State ii?/iii


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Fritz Rumpf [1856-1927], Potsdam (Lugt 2161); (sale, C.G. Boerner, Leipzig, May 7-9, 1928, lot 462); purchased by Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA (Lugt 1760b), 1928; gift to NGA, 1943.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1971

  • A Selection of 17th Century Intaglio Prints from the National Gallery of Art Rosenwald Collection, New Jersey State Museum, Trenton, 1971-1972, no. 11.

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

1981

  • Ackley, Clifford S. Printmaking in the Age of Rembrandt. Exh. cat. Boston Museum of Fine Arts, 1981:, 202.

Wikidata ID

Q64954544

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