"t Moye Molletje" and "Melis Bocke-baert"

c. 1564/1565

Johannes and Lucas van Doetechum after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Associated Names
Johannes van Doetechum the Elder

Artist, Netherlandish, 1528/1532 - 1605

Lucas van Doetechum

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

Claes Jansz Visscher

Publisher, Dutch, 1586/1587 - 1652

Pieter Bruegel the Elder

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

The image features two individuals depicted in oval frames, showing their upper bodies including their heads, shoulders, and part of their chests. The left individual is positioned facing slightly to the right with short, curly hair. Their facial features are well-defined with prominent eyes and lips. The person wears a garment with a visible collar. The right individual faces slightly to the left, with an open mouth. They have short, curly hair and a beard. Their garment appears similar in style to the first person, with a collar visible. Both frames are set against a lined background. The background outside the frames is plain.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Accession Number

    1975.112.35

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 375, 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. 375, state ii/iii.

Wikidata ID

Q65572499

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