The Spinner and Four Cows

Herman van Swanevelt

Associated Names
Herman van Swanevelt

Artist, Dutch, c. 1600 - 1655

The image depicts a pastoral landscape viewed from above. The horizon is high in the image, with trees obscuring a small structure. Figures are near the entrance. The etching shows fine lines for textures of foliage and sky, including swirling cloud formations and dense leaf patterns. There are animals on the grass near a stream cascading down rocks forming a waterfall. Hills stretch into the distance with birds flying in a softly etched sky. The color palette is monochrome, focusing on light and shadow contrast.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.32.69

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 104, 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

Q65569442

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