Nundinae Rusticorum (Rustic Market)

c. 1555/1557

Johannes van Doetechum the Elder and Lucas van Doetechum, after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Associated Names
Johannes van Doetechum the Elder

Artist, Netherlandish, 1528/1532 - 1605

Lucas van Doetechum

Artist, Netherlandish, active 1554-1572; died before 1589

Hieronymus Cock

Publisher, Netherlandish, 1518 - 1570

Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Artist After, Netherlandish, c. 1525/1530 - 1569

This etching shows a detailed landscape scene viewed from an elevated perspective. Tall, narrow trees with detailed foliage are visible over small people engaged in activities such as tilling the land, leading wagons drawn by oxen, or fishing in a small pond. On the left, pointed buildings are partially obscured by the trees. Several of the people appear to be walking up a hill towards these buildings, carrying sacks or baskets. In the distance, rolling hills unfold into a river or large body of water, with banks dotted with trees and fields. Behind the water are more hills and mountains covered with small buildings, trees, and rock formations.  The sky above the mountains features soft, billowing clouds. The print is monochromatic, with dark, thin lines on white paper.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Gift of W.G. Russell Allen

  • Accession Number

    1941.1.149

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 17, State i/ii


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1908

  • Bastelaer, Rene van. Les estampes de Peter Bruegel l'ancien. Brussels: G. van Oest et Cie, 1908.

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. (Collaert Dynasty, Ann Diels and Marjolein Leesberg, authors). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no. 17, i/ii

Inscriptions

lower left, in image, in plate: brueghel inue / H. cock excude; in lower margin, in plate: NVNDINAE RVSTICORVM

Wikidata ID

Q64959638

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