Herd of Sheep Near the Water

1621

Willem Buytewech

Associated Names
Willem Buytewech

Artist, Dutch, 1591/1592 - 1624

The image displays a landscape with trees stretching upwards with leafless branches. More trees can be seen in the distance, creating depth. The scene is created using intricate etching with fine lines, resulting in a textured appearance. The color scheme is monochromatic, with black lines on a pale background, emphasizing the line work. The foreground features detailed and densely packed trees, while the background shows a softer, less defined area with grazing sheep. Sparse clouds can be seen in the sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 8.6 x 12.8 cm (3 3/8 x 5 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 9.4 x 13.6 cm (3 11/16 x 5 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.14.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 42, State ii/iii

  • Series Title

    Verscheyden Lantschapjes: pl.8

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1985

  • Landscape Prints from the National Gallery's Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1985, no cat.

Bibliography

1866

  • Kellen, J. Philippus van der. Le peintre-graveur hollandais et flamand, ou catalogue raisonne des estampes gravees par les peintres de l'ecole hollandaise et flammande; ouvrage faisant suite au peintre-graveur de Bartsch. Utrecht: Kemink et Fils, 1866-

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

Q65087117

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