Animalia ad vivum delineata et aqua forti aeri impressa Studio et Arte Nicolai Berchemi
Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem
1648 - 1652
Medium
etching
Dimensions
102; 130
About this artwork
height 102 mm x width 130 mm
Art Historical Context
Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem (1620–1683), a leading figure of the Dutch Golden Age, crafted this etching titled *Animalia ad vivumata et aqua forti a impressa Studio et Arteai Berchemi* 1648 and 1652. Berchem, renowned for his luminous landscapes and lively animal scenes inspired by Italianate pastoral life, here showcases his skill in depicting fauna "ad vivum"—drawn directly from life. This small-scale print (102 × mm) captures the essence of his Baroque style, blending meticulous observation with fluid, atmospheric grace. Etching, the medium Berchem employs, involves coating a copper plate w...