Description
Landscape with Emmaus Walkers (Cleopas, Peter, and Christ) over an Italian landscape with two arched bridges.
Made by Nicolas Perelle after Paul Bril.
Medium: Etching on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: large coat of arms in oval.
Sheet size: 35 x 26.8 cm (13.78 x 10.55 inch). Image size: 30.8 x 23.7 cm. (12.13 x 9.33 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Slight aging, minimal foxing visible, and creasing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
LANDSCAPE, EMMAUS WALKERS, PAUL BRIL, NICOLAS PERELLE, 17TH CENTURY ETCHING | PCO-E21-26
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Published by Pierre Drevet as part of series of 24 landscapes. Reverse copy of Willem van Nieulandt’s work.
Reference: Rijksmuseum catalogue RP-P-1976-206, based on Luc. 24:13-27.
Biography engraver: Nicolas Perelle (1631-1695) was a French artist known for his engravings and landscapes.
Biography artist: Paul Bril (1554-1626) was a Flemish landscape painter who worked in Italy, influencing Baroque landscapes.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.