"Trijn Bulle-bacx" and "Voorsichtighe Oenne"

c. 1564/1565

Johannes and Lucas van Doetechum after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Associated Names
Lucas van Doetechum

Artist, Netherlandish, active 1554-1572; died before 1589

Johannes van Doetechum the Elder

Artist, Netherlandish, 1528/1532 - 1605

Claes Jansz Visscher

Publisher, Dutch, 1586/1587 - 1652

Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Artist After, Netherlandish, c. 1525/1530 - 1569

The image shows two individuals in oval frames, each with distinct facial features and clothing. The person on the left has a long face, a prominent nose, deep-set eyes, and is wearing a hood-like head covering and a high-necked garment. The person on the right has a similar long face, a pronounced nose, deep eye lines, short wavy hair visible under a cap, and a garment covering the shoulders and neck. The background has a simple lined pattern, contrasting with the detailed engravings of the individuals. There are no visible jewelry or objects, and the style resembles a classical engraving.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Accession Number

    1975.112.21

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 361, State ii/iii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1908

  • Bastelaer, Rene van. Les estampes de Peter Bruegel l'ancien. Brussels: G. van Oest et Cie, 1908.

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. (van Doetecum family, Henk Nalis author). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no. 361, state ii/iii.

Wikidata ID

Q65572463

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