Landscape with Ruins and a Woman with a Parasol

Herman van Swanevelt

Associated Names
Herman van Swanevelt

Artist, Dutch, c. 1600 - 1655

The image shows a landscape with architectural ruins in the center. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, offering a wide view of the area. The horizon is low with ruins dominating the middle. Further structures are visible, implying historical significance and decay. People and animals are present. Vegetation is scattered across a gradually rising terrain. The foreground has rugged land with vegetation, while the sky has subtle horizontal marks and clouds. The sketch uses fine lines characteristic of etchings and a monochromatic color palette of black and white. The image conveys a mix of natural and man-made elements in a peaceful manner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.32.74

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 89, 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

Q65569463

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