Satyrs around a Fire

Herman van Swanevelt

Associated Names
Herman van Swanevelt

Artist, Dutch, c. 1600 - 1655

The image displays lush trees dominating the left and center areas, with a high horizon line showing distant rolling hills and a sky with wispy clouds. The etching technique uses dense lines to depict the texture of trees and ground. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of black and white. Figures are engaged in activity near a rocky formation resembling a cave, with the landscape rolling away into shrubs and smaller trees towards peaceful hills under an expansive sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.32.48

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 29, State ii/iv


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

Q65569379

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