Four Bulls

c. 1597

Adriaen Collaert

Associated Names
Adriaen Collaert

Artist, Flemish, Flemish, 1560 - 1618

The image depicts a pastoral scene from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is approximately one-third from the top of the image, dividing the detailed scene in the foreground from the expansive landscape in the background. Cows are pictured in various postures, some standing and others resting. A path leads to farm buildings surrounded by trees, continuing into hills with shrubs and small structures in the distance. The sky features detailed cloud formations. The engraving technique utilizes fine lines for texture and depth, creating a realistic feel. The color palette is monochromatic, using black and white to define the landscape and elements, producing a sophisticated visual impact.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 12.5 × 19 cm (4 15/16 × 7 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 14.2 × 20.6 cm (5 9/16 × 8 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1972.28.80

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 1467, State i/ii


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Lucien Goldschmidt, Inc., New York); purchased by the NGA, 1972.

Associated Names

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

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. (Collaert Dynasty, Ann Diels and Marjolein Leesburg, authors). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no. 1467, state i/ii.

Wikidata ID

Q65564292

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