Two Travelers and a Peddler

after Herman van Swanevelt

Associated Names
Herman van Swanevelt

Artist After, Dutch, c. 1600 - 1655

The image is an etching depicting a pastoral landscape. Two figures are walking along a path towards dense trees on the left. In the distance, hills are partially covered by clouds. The sky above shows etchings representing birds. The artwork features intricate details in the trees and foliage. There is a calm body of water with birds gliding, a bridge, and a distant building among trees. The monochromatic palette with shading creates a visually calming scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.32.101

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 29, State ii/iii


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

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

Q65565403

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