Title Page: Pedestal and a Pair of Dogs

1642

Jan Fyt

Associated Names
Jan Fyt

Artist, Flemish, 1611 - 1661

This is an image of a dedication plaque set in a natural scene. The plaque is adorned with foliated designs including leaves and possibly classical figures or mythical creatures. There is text on the plaque dedicating it to an individual with several titles. A boar is depicted on the left near a tree trunk, and two dogs stand to the right of the plaque. The scene is surrounded by detailed sketches of shrubbery and natural elements. The drawing showcases fine linear techniques to create contrast and texture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Accession Number

    1975.58.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 9, State iii/iv


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Bernhard Keller [1789-1870], Schaffhausen (Lugt 384); Rudolf Philip Goldschmidt [c.1840-1914], Berlin (Lugt 2926); Pieter Willem van Doorne [1896-1971], Vreeland (Lugt 4731); (David Tunick, New York); purchased by NGA, 1975.

Associated Names

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

Q65571229

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