The Woman on the Hinny

Jan Both

Associated Names
Jan Both

Artist, Dutch, 1615/1618 - 1652

The image shows a landscape with a path stretching into the distance. The horizon is in the upper third, with mountains in the background. There are small figures with animals on the path. The trees on the left are detailed, diminishing in size towards the right. The image primarily uses a black and white color palette with intricate details in the foliage and texture created by brushstrokes or etching. Rocks and plants close to the viewer are depicted with hatching and stippling, guiding the viewer's gaze along the path.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1946.21.47

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 1, State ii/vi


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1971

  • A Selection of 17th Century Intaglio Prints from the National Gallery of Art Rosenwald Collection, New Jersey State Museum, Trenton, 1971-1972, no. 5.

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

Wikidata ID

Q65077092

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