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Herman van Swanevelt

Associated Names
Herman van Swanevelt

Artist, Dutch, c. 1600 - 1655

The image shows a pastoral scene with sheep and people dispersed throughout the area. Closest to the viewer, a group of sheep is depicted standing and lying down with intricate fur details. Two figures, potentially shepherds, are on the right interacting with the sheep. The horizon is partially obscured by trees and a distant building with classical architecture. The scene is rendered in precise, controlled strokes, resembling an etching or engraving, in monochromatic tones of brown. Trees frame the composition and guide the viewer's eye towards the central group of sheep and people.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.32.28

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 113, State ii/ii


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1884

  • Dutuit, Eugène. Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes. Vol. I, IV-VI. Paris: A Levy, 1884-1885. Reprint. Amsterdam: G.W. Hissink, 1970-1972.

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

Q65569357

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