Large Tree near a House

Herman van Swanevelt

Associated Names
Herman van Swanevelt

Artist, Dutch, c. 1600 - 1655

The image shows a rural scene from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The horizon is high, with hills or low mountains in the distance under a textured sky. Two figures walk on a path near a pond with a reflection of the sky and foliage. A large, weathered building stands to the left, with outlined brickwork highlighted through etching strokes. A tree next to the building has a dense canopy depicted with crosshatching. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones, imparting a warm, nostalgic feel. Detailed lines capture textures of the building, tree, and landscape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.32.37

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 42, State i/iii


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

Q65569366

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