Who created "Evening"?

Evening was created by Jan Pietersz Saenredam, after Hendrik Goltzius in c.1595-1598.

When was "Evening" created?

This artwork was created c.1595-1598.

What medium is "Evening"?

Evening is engraving laid on paper.

Is "Evening" in the public domain?

Yes, Evening is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Evening

Jan Pietersz Saenredam, after Hendrik Goltzius

c.1595-1598

Medium

engraving laid on paper

Dimensions

plate: 21 x 15 cm (8 1/4 x 5 7/8 in.) sheet: 21.1 x 15.1 cm (8 5/16 x 5 15/16 in.)

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen

Accession Number

2012.92.652

Art Historical Context

"Evening," an exquisite engraving by Jan Pieters Saenredam after a design by Hendrik Goltus, dates to around 1595-1598. This small-scale print (plate: 21 x 15 cm) captures the tranquil hush of dusk through Goltzius's masterful, faithfully rendered by Saenred. Both artists were pivotal figures in late 16th-century Dutch printmaking, a golden era when engraving allowed intricate designs to reach collectors across Europe. Goltzius, a leading Mannerist, was renowned for his innovative "swelling line" technique—varying line thickness to mimic the fluidity of drawing and create dramatic light effec...

Evening

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