The Grotto of the Nymph Egeria

Herman van Swanevelt

Associated Names
Herman van Swanevelt

Artist, Dutch, c. 1600 - 1655

The image shows the ruins of an ancient structure with an arched ceiling. In the background, there are distant hills and trees. Groups of people are engaging in various activities, providing a sense of scale. The etching style creates detailed textures and captures the essence of the ruins and landscape. The monochromatic color palette adds a classic quality. Some figures are gesturing towards the ruins, while others are reclining on the ground.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 18.5 x 27.8 cm (7 5/16 x 10 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1973.32.79

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 95, State i/iii

  • Series Title

    Landscapes [Hollstein 87-98]

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

Inscriptions

across bottom plate: Herman van Swanevelt Inventor fecit et excudit cum privilegio Regis

Wikidata ID

Q65569472

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