Drie zwijnen bij een heg

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collector's mark: Lugt 240

Art Historical Context

**Drie zwijnen bij heg (Three Pigs by a Hedge Created between 1656 and 1658, this delicate etching by Dutch Golden Age artist Karel du Jardin a serene pastoral moment: three pigs gathered near a rustic hedge. Du Jardin (1626–1678), renowned for his lively landscapes and animal studies influenced by Italian masters like Claude Lorrain, showcases his skill in rendering everyday rural life with a touch of whimsy. At just 120 × 151 mm, the intimate scale invites close viewing, evoking the charm of 17th-century Dutch countryside scenes that celebrated nature's quiet abundance. Etching, du Jardi...

About the Artist

Karel du Jardin · 1626–1678

Karel Dujardin, born in Amsterdam on September 27, 1626, was the son of the little-known painter Guilliam du Gardin. His early training came under the guidance of Nicolaes Berchem, a master whose influence is evident in Dujardin's animal and landscape depictions, while he was also inspired by the works of Paulus Potter. As a young artist, Dujardin traveled to Italy, where he immersed himself in th...