Description: Made in 1763, published in 1765 State: Only state Ref: LNP 4. signed in pencil on the back
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Cornelis Ploos van Amstel' after 'Adriaen van de Velde'. Cornelis Ploos van Amstel (1726-1798) was active as merchant in Amsterdam. He was an avid collector of art and invented a method of making prints after drawings from his own collection. Adriaen van de Velde (1636-1672) was a very versatile artist. He made paintings, drawings and prints. He is even known to make terracotta sculptures. His subjectmatter is almost always cattle, dogs and horses.
Subject: Antique Master Print, untitled. Shepherd and shepherdess near a stream
Condition: Very good, given age. No margins, as published, together on the original support. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 24.8 x 25.7 cm. The image size is ca. 24.8 x 25.7 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 9.8 x 10.1 inch. The image size is ca. 9.8 x 10.1 inch.
Medium: Printdrawing on laid paper paper. Watermark: A printdrawing is a work of art made to simulate a drawing, using a combination of graphical techniques including roulette, mezzotint, crayon / stipple engraving, etching and aquatint etching.
Location: LA-B3-42
SKU: 49936
Section: LA-PLOOS VAN AMSTEL
