Village with Pond

c. 1782

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel (editor) and Cornelis Brouwer (printmaker), after Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Cornelis Ploos van Amstel

Editor, Dutch, 1726 - 1798

Cornelis Brouwer

Artist, Dutch, active second half 18th century

Allart van Everdingen

Artist After, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

This is a village scene depicted from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is depicted high in the composition, framed by tall trees and a steeple in the village. The brushstrokes suggest a detailed technique, adding texture to the architecture and natural elements. The color palette consists of warm browns and sepia tones. In the foreground, there are figures and wagons on a path, and in the distance, various buildings with thatched roofs are visible. The sky is depicted with soft, swirling cloud patterns, adding to the tranquil atmosphere of the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    aquatint with some roulette work printed in brown ink on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17.4 × 28 cm (6 7/8 × 11 in.) cut within platemark

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7016

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Laurentius et al. 1980, no. 36

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1980

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

Wikidata ID

Q65019345

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