Hunters in a Forest near a Wooden Bridge

1600/1615

Aegidius Sadeler II after Pieter Stevens

Associated Names
Aegidius Sadeler II

Artist, Flemish, c. 1570 - 1629

Pieter Stevens

Artist After, Flemish, c. 1567 - 1624 or after

The image shows a dense forest with tall trees forming a canopy overhead. There is a narrow opening in the foliage, revealing a distant structure on the horizon. The artwork depicts detailed lines capturing the texture of the trees and bark. The color scheme is black, white, and gray. Figures are seen near us, some observing the scenery. Rocks and a wooden bridge are scattered among the trees.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 23.6 × 37 cm (9 5/16 × 14 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 23.8 × 37 cm (9 3/8 × 14 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2013.87.7

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 253, State iii/iii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger: no. 253, iii/iii

Wikidata ID

Q77005076

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