Antique Master Print-SKERVIN-SEASCAPE-SCHEVENINGEN-EGMONT-Le Bas-Ruysdael-1750

A seascape depicting waves crashing against the shore with ships in the distance and people walking along the beach. The view is labeled as Scheveningen, though the landmark may represent the church of Egmond aan Zee.

Made by Jacques-Philippe Le Bas after Salomon van Ruysdael.

Medium: Etching on handlaid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 60 x 47.5 cm (23.62 x 18.7 inch). Image size: 47 x 36 cm. (18.5 x 14.17 inch).

Condition: very good, given age. The print is in very good condition with minimal signs of wear, and the paper shows slight yellowing along the edges. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

SEASCAPE, SCHEVENINGEN, BEACH, SHIPS, ETCHING, 18TH CENTURY, JACQUES-PHILIPPE LE BAS, SALOMON VAN RUYSDAEL | EXPO-401 (MPRINTS LARGE-REAR)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Based on a painting by Salomon van Ruysdael. Published by Jacques-Philippe Le Bas, Paris.

Biography engraver: Jacques-Philippe Le Bas (1707-1783) was a French engraver known for his detailed landscape etchings. He was appointed as the engraver of the King’s cabinet and produced works based on both contemporary and classical artworks.

Biography artist: Salomon van Ruysdael (1600-1670) was a Dutch Golden Age landscape painter, known for his river views and seascapes. He was one of the leading artists of the Haarlem School.