The Wooden Bridge at Sulmona, near Tivoli

Jan Both

Associated Names
Jan Both

Artist, Dutch, 1615/1618 - 1652

The image depicts a landscape from an elevated position, showing distant rolling hills and rugged terrain with a winding path. The artwork features intricate brushstrokes creating texture in trees and cliffs. The color palette is monochromatic with black and white shades, accentuating the detailed line work. In the foreground, a path leads to a bridge where figures on horseback cross a stream. The land extends towards the horizon with trees, hills, and a sky with soft clouds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.53.3

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 10, State ii/vi


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

Q65571223

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