January and February

1615

Aegidius Sadeler II after Paul Bril

Associated Names
Aegidius Sadeler II

Artist, Flemish, c. 1570 - 1629

Paul Bril

Artist After, Flemish, 1554 - 1626

This image shows an urban scene from an elevated vantage point. The horizon features hills with trees and silhouettes of buildings. In the central plane, there is a large obelisk surrounded by crowds of people. The architecture includes buildings with classical and medieval influences. In the foreground, various figures and animals are depicted near a rocky outcrop and a tree. The grayscale palette highlights textures and shades, creating a detailed visual effect. The image appears to be created using an engraving or etching technique, capturing both the busy city and serene countryside.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 38 x 49.2 cm (14 15/16 x 19 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 39.9 x 51.5 cm (15 11/16 x 20 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1998.142.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 123

  • Series Title

    The Twelve Months [Hollstein 123-128]

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(C.G. Boerner Inc., New York); purchased 1998 by NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1998

  • Small Scenes in Large Landscapes, Dutch and Flemish Prints: 1550-1640, C.G. Boerner Inc. (IFPDA Print Fair), New York, 1998, no. 43.

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

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Paul: Bril inuent: / Egidi: Sadeler excud; lower left in plate below image: JANUARIUS.; lower right in plate below image: FEBRUARIUS.; lower right in plate below image: Cum Priuil: S. C. M.tis; across bottom in plate below image: ILLVS ET STRENVO VIRO. DOMINO VINCENTIO MVSCHINGER. DOMINO IN GVMPENDORFF ET ROSENBERG, AD / LACVM CAMENSEM.&c SAC. CAES.a M.tis CAMERAE AVLICAE,ET SER.mi ARCHIDVCIS MAXIMILIANI CONSILIARIO &c. / DOMINO PATRONO SVO.EGIDIVS SADELER EIVSDEM MAI.tis SCVLPTOR IN GRATI ANIMI SIGNVM.DD. / M. D. C. XV.

Watermarks

present but not identified

Wikidata ID

Q75421900

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