Who created "Draughtsman on a Stone before a Bridge"?

Draughtsman on a Stone before a Bridge was created by Aegidius Sadeler II after Roelandt Savery in probably c. 1609.

When was "Draughtsman on a Stone before a Bridge" created?

This artwork was created probably c. 1609.

What medium is "Draughtsman on a Stone before a Bridge"?

Draughtsman on a Stone before a Bridge is engraving on laid paper.

Is "Draughtsman on a Stone before a Bridge" in the public domain?

Yes, Draughtsman on a Stone before a Bridge is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Draughtsman on a Stone before a Bridge

Aegidius Sadeler II after Roelandt Savery

probably c. 1609

Medium

engraving on laid paper

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Rosenwald Collection

Accession Number

1943.3.7619

Art Historical Context

Welcome visitors to the National Gallery of Art, where we encounter *Draughtsman on a Stone before a Bridge*, an enchanting engraving by Aegidius Sadeler II after a design by Roelandt Savery, dating to around 1609. Sadeler, a masterful Flemish engraver from a renowned family of printmakers, faithfully reproduced Savery's composition on laid paper—a traditional medium with its characteristic chain lines, prized for fine detail in early modern prints. This piece hails from the esteemed Rosenwald Collection, highlighting the era's booming print culture. The scene captures a draughtsman perched o...

Draughtsman on a Stone before a Bridge

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