Jan Lievens 1607 Leiden – Amsterdam 1674 Bust of a young man with long hair, in profile to the right
Etching on laid paper. (c. 1638). 24.6 x 37.3 cm (sheet).
Period
15th-18th Century
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Prints
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Bartsch 11; Hollstein 19 III (von III).
Description
Very fine, strong impression with the address Franc v. Wijngaerdes lower right. Influenced by Adriaen Brouwer, Lievens created this subject of rough peasants as a reaction to the devastating plague that was raging in the Netherlands at the time. The realisation that death could strike at any time and unexpectedly weighed heavily on the population and Lievens, like other Dutch and Flemish artists, reacted to this deadly reality in a haunting manner. Wide margins, with the scoop margin on two sides – Paper with tiny brown stains and a faint light stain. Former small remnants of mounting on verso, otherwise in good condition.
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Etching on laid paper. (c. 1638). 24.6 x 37.3 cm (sheet).
Period
15th-18th Century
Technique
Prints
Details
Bartsch 11; Hollstein 19 III (von III).
Description
Very fine, strong impression with the address Franc v. Wijngaerdes lower right. Influenced by Adriaen Brouwer, Lievens created this subject of rough peasants as a reaction to the devastating plague that was raging in the Netherlands at the time. The realisation that death could strike at any time and unexpectedly weighed heavily on the population and Lievens, like other Dutch and Flemish artists, reacted to this deadly reality in a haunting manner. Wide margins, with the scoop margin on two sides – Paper with tiny brown stains and a faint light stain. Former small remnants of mounting on verso, otherwise in good condition.
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