Spotted Bull and Three Sheep

1670

Adriaen van de Velde

Associated Names
Adriaen van de Velde

Artist, Dutch, 1636 - 1672

The image features a pastoral scene with animals depicted in a detailed and intricate style through fine line work typical of etching. The scene includes cows grazing and a sheep lying down, set against a background of foliage and distant trees, all in a monochrome color palette of black and white that emphasizes light and shadow contrasts.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 13.9 x 16.5 cm (5 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1989.35.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 12, State only

  • Series Title

    Series of Cows and Sheep [Hollstein 11-13]

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

R(?)

Associated Names

Bibliography

1884

  • Dutuit 12.

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

1978

  • Illustrated Bartsch, 1978: 12.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: A.V.V.F. / 1670; upper left verso in graphite: 13.1.220.12; center verso in graphite: 9

Wikidata ID

Q74882663

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