Lions Protecting the Garden of the United Provinces

1634

Willem Basse

Associated Names
Willem Basse

Artist, Dutch, 1613 or 1614 - 1672

This is a drawing of a maritime scene with heraldic symbols. The drawing depicts several sailing ships on the left side and a lion holding a heraldic shield and flag in the foreground. The lion is surrounded by other lion figures integrated into a fortified setting. The flag held by the prominent lion displays intricate heraldry, The background includes architectural elements like turreted structures. The drawing uses precise line work to convey details and texture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    David K. E. Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 10.2 x 16 cm (4 x 6 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 11.7 x 17.5 cm (4 5/8 x 6 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.70.15

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 63

  • Volume Title

    Der Zee-Vaert Lof (Praise of Sea-Faring)

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Van Hattum Collection; purchased 1989 by NGA library (transferred to permanent collection in 1994).

Associated Names

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

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: 15.- W. Basse fec.

Wikidata ID

Q75125739

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