The Mule Driver

Herman van Swanevelt

Associated Names
Herman van Swanevelt

Artist, Dutch, c. 1600 - 1655

The image displays a landscape with lush foliage, textured tree trunks, rolling hills in the distance, some buildings, birds in the sky, and a river flowing through the scene. Figures engaging in various pastoral activities are also visible. The color palette is composed of various shades of brown and sepia, with careful rendering of shadows and light adding depth to the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.32.91

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 99, State iv/vi

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

Q65569520

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