Two Satyrs Tending a Flock of Goats

Herman van Swanevelt

Associated Names
Herman van Swanevelt

Artist, Dutch, c. 1600 - 1655

The image shows a pastoral scene with a landscape featuring trees, mountainous terrain, two figures herding goats, billowing clouds in the sky, an abundance of leaves in the trees, and rocky outcrops. The scene is rendered in detailed etching style using fine lines and cross-hatching for texture. The tones are monochromatic, creating contrast between dark lines and a lighter background for depth.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.32.45

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 26, State ii/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

Q65569376

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