Beschrijving
Landscape with a path leading towards a fortification. To the left a shepherd with their flock, a mountain in the background.
Etching on laid paper, made by Abraham Genoels after his own design. Sheet size 171 x 135 mm., platemark 167 x 130 mm.
Abraham Genoels (nickname: Archimedes) (Antwerp 1640 – 1723 Antwerp) was a Flemish Baroque painter, printmaker, draughtsperson, and tapestry designer. He is mainly remembered for his landscape paintings and prints. He worked in many places in Europe, including Paris, Rome and Antwerp.
In very good condition, some soiling in the right edge, two faint stains in the image area. A rare first state.
References: Hollstein 37 i/4 (with the address in reverse).