View of the Vineyard of the Villa Mamsrona

Herman van Swanevelt

Associated Names
Herman van Swanevelt

Artist, Dutch, c. 1600 - 1655

This image displays a detailed illustration of a large, rustic building on a gentle slope. The viewpoint is at ground level, looking slightly upward at the structure. The horizon is high in the image with hills in the distance. The artwork features fine lines that depict the texture of the building and surrounding foliage. The color palette is limited to brown and dark hues. Two figures are walking on a path near the building, and trees partially obscure the path. Trees and structures are visible in the distance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.32.50

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 51, 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

Q65569381

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