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Entry of Marie de Medici into Amsterdam [plate 5 of 6]

1638

Pieter Nolpe after Jan Martsen

Associated Names

Pieter Nolpe

Artist, Dutch, 1613/1614 - 1652/1653

Jan Martsen

Artist After, Dutch, 1609 - 1648?

The image shows a group of horses standing together. The horses are detailed with elaborate saddles and bridles, and the backdrop is a sky defined by delicate lines and minimalistic clouds. The detailed line work emphasizes texture and form, particularly in depicting the manes of the horses and the fabric of the clothing.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Andrew W. Mellon Fund
Accession Number

1977.80.9
Catalogue Raisonné

Hollstein, no. 92

Artwork history & notes

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

Q65576249

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