The Repentant Magdalene in a Landscape

Herman van Swanevelt

Associated Names
Herman van Swanevelt

Artist, Dutch, c. 1600 - 1655

The image shows a landscape view from an elevated position. The horizon is low in the composition, offering a wide view of the sky with clouds and birds. Close by, there is a rocky area with foliage and two figures on top. In the distance, there are mountains. The brushstrokes are detailed, creating a fine texture. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and white.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Estate of Leo Steinberg

  • Dimensions

    plate: 25.2 x 32.7 cm (9 15/16 x 12 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 26.7 x 34.1 cm (10 1/2 x 13 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2011.139.37

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein no. 12, State i/iv

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Sir Peter Lely [1618-1680], London (Lugt 2092); Leo Steinberg [1920-2011], New York; Estate of Leo Steinberg; gift to NGA, 2011.

Associated Names

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 Hertzberger: no. 12, i/iv

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Herman van Swanevelt Inventor fecit et excudit; lower right in plate: cum privilegio Regis; by later hand, lower right in brown ink: AC 149; by later hand

Wikidata ID

Q76559050

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