Panoramic River Landscape

c. 1590

Jacob Savery I

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Jacob Savery I

Artist, Dutch, c. 1545 - 1602

The image is a detailed pen drawing of a vast landscape with rugged terrain. The horizon is high, showing an expansive view of the landscape stretching into the distance with hazy mountainous forms. The mountains are rendered with fine lines. The drawing shows intricate mountains, rolling hills with trees, an old round tower, and small structures. In the distance, there are buildings among the trees. The drawing uses meticulous pen lines to create a delicate and textured impression. The color palette is monochromatic with earthy sepia tones.

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Provenance

(sale, Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 11 November 1997, no. 34). Mr. and Mrs. Ladislaus von Hoffmann, Washington, D.C.; (Adrian Eeles Ltd., London); purchased by NGA, 2016.

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Wikidata ID

Q64580036

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