April

Jan van de Velde II

Associated Names
Jan van de Velde II

Artist, Dutch, 1593 - 1641

The image displays a classical engraving of a rural landscape. A church steeple is on the left with a line of trees and the church on the horizon blending into the sky filled with clouds. The intricate line work creates textures and depth in the scene. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray. A path, a horse, and figures are depicted in the foreground, with buildings, livestock, and birds in the distance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1954.12.151

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 37, State only

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1883

  • Franken, D. and J.Ph. van der Kellen. L'Oeuvre de Jan van de Velde. Amsterdam: Frederik Muller et Cie; Paris: Rapilly, 1883. Reprint. Amsterdam: G.W. Hissink en Co., 1968.

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

Q65359354

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