View of a Convent

Herman van Swanevelt

Associated Names
Herman van Swanevelt

Artist, Dutch, c. 1600 - 1655

This image depicts a frontal view of an Italianate country house set against a backdrop of distant hills and mountains. The architectural features, natural elements, and figures are depicted using hatch strokes. The house is slightly off-center, with a tiled roof, tower-like structure, and wooden fence stretching into the distance. Trees, a wall, and three figures are also visible. The color palette is primarily browns and blacks, creating a textured and timeless quality. The sky features clouds and contouring lines.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.32.42

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 47, 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

Q65569371

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