Venus and Adonis Hunting

Herman van Swanevelt

Associated Names
Herman van Swanevelt

Artist, Dutch, c. 1600 - 1655

The image shows a landscape scene from a slightly elevated position. The horizon is set high with distant mountains. There are clouds in the sky and a flock of birds flying in formation. The engravings feature detailed line work capturing textures of trees, ground, and sky. Two human figures and dogs are on the right near water. The color palette is monochrome with gradients in black and white. Trees frame the left side of the image, contrasting with the open middle and distant areas.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Accession Number

    1977.38.5

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 21, State i/iii


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1985

  • Landscape Prints from the National Gallery's Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1985, no cat.

Bibliography

1884

  • Dutuit, Eugène. Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes. Vol. I, IV-VI. Paris: A Levy, 1884-1885. Reprint. Amsterdam: G.W. Hissink, 1970-1972.

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

Q65569555

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