LUTMA, JACOB, Landscape with a well

Beschrijving

A stone well construction with a winch and bucket, surrounded by trees and shrubbery.

Etching on laid paper, made by Jacob Lutma after Jan Both, from a set of four similar landscapes. Published by Frans Carelse (active 1665-1683). Sheet size 201 x 262 mm., platemark 124 x 143 mm.

Jacob Lutma (died 1654) was a Dutch silver- and goldsmith, and a number of his etchings reflect this occupation. Jan Both (1618/22 – 1652) was a Dutch painter, draughtsperson and printmaker, and famous for his Italianate landscapes.

In very good condition, sheet overall a little browned, attached to carrier. An unidentified collector's mark (Lugt 2641b) stamped on the verso.

References: LeBlanc ii.579: 15-18; Hollstein 110: 4 (iv/4)