Author: Willem Swidde (1661-1697) and Dirk Dalens II (1657-1687)
Title: [Antique print, etching and engraving] Sheep before two trees in open country [Set: Verschyde Landschappjes...] (schapen bij twee bomen), published ca. 1660.
Description: Sheeps resting under trees in the center of the composition. Towards the left, descending landscape with fortified construction. Two herdsmen resting on the top of the hill.On the right a sarcophagus (sarcofaag) and a vase.Signed and addressed at bottom: 'W. Swidde /sculp. // D Dalens delin: / bij N. Visscher met Privil.' Etching and engraving on paper, trimmed to plate mark and pasted down on cardboard; total: 134 x 233 mm; according to Hollstein only state; Hollstein 108, Le Blanc 3, Wurzbach 2.

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