Departure of Two Fishermen

Anthonie Waterloo

Associated Names
Anthonie Waterloo

Artist, Dutch, 1609/1610 - 1690

This image portrays a landscape with a river in the forefront and a village in the background. A building with a sloping roof and chimneys is visible on the left, partially hidden by a tree. A small boat with two figures and a large barrel is sailing near the building. In the distance, there is a fortress-like structure with walls, a tower, and additional figures. Trees and a suggestion of a church tower can be seen on the horizon. The etching technique utilizes detailed lines and hatching for texture and depth, with a monochrome palette highlighting the composition and contrasts of light and shadow.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1946.11.214

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 25, State only


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Paul Davidsohn [1839-1924?], Berlin (Lugt 654)

Associated Names

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-

Wikidata ID

Q65070761

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