Gateway with Traveler and Mule

1781, published 1782

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel (editor) and Cornelis Brouwer (printmaker), after Thomas Wyck

Associated Names
Cornelis Ploos van Amstel

Editor, Dutch, 1726 - 1798

Cornelis Brouwer

Artist, Dutch, active second half 18th century

Thomas Wyck

Artist After, Dutch, c. 1616 - 1677

The image shows an old, weathered building with arched openings to the left, viewed from a low angle perspective. The horizon is positioned towards the upper part of the image. The buildings recede into the distance. The architectural structure in the foreground is highlighted with varied shades of brown, defining its texture and aged appearance. The monochrome palette creates a historic feel. Brushstrokes suggest a detailed rendering, capturing the stonework's texture and rough surfaces. A small group of donkeys stand to the left of center, adding to the rustic atmosphere. The sky has some cloud formations, contrasting with the detailed architecture below.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    chalk manner and aquatint with an etched border printed in brown ink on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Sherwood B. Smith, Jr.

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 14.9 × 23 cm (5 7/8 × 9 1/16 in.) cut within platemark

  • Accession Number

    1977.67.37

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Laurentius et al. 1980, no. 35, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Johannes Lublink II [1736-1816] (handwritten dedication)

Associated Names

Bibliography

1980

  • Laurentius, Th. et al. Cornelis Ploos van Amstel 1726-1798, kunstverzamelaar en prentuitgever. Assen: Van Gorcum, 1980.

Inscriptions

in image left of arch: TWijck; verso center left in brown ink: Geoffererd / aan mynen kunstlievenden Vriend / de Heer Joh: Lublink / PvAmstel / JC; verso along bottom in brown ink: Thomas Wyck del PloosvAmstel JC. F1782

Markings

verso: artist's mark (Eusman 9)

Wikidata ID

Q65567295

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