First View of the Environs of Antwerp (Premiere Vue des Environs d'Anvers)
Medium
Etching and engraving
Dimensions
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 14 3/16 in. (30.2 x 36 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949
Accession Number
49.95.1461
Tags
Art Historical Context
"First View of the Environs of Antwerp" (*Première Vue des Environs d'An*) is a captivating print by Jan Brueghel Elder, the renowned Flemish artist known for his intricate landscapes, in collaboration with engraver Maria Fr. Ozanne. Created through etching and engraving, this work offers a serene panoramic vista of the countryside surrounding Antwerp, bustling with everyday life: quaint houses dot the scene, cows and horses graze peacefully, boats glide along waterways, and human figures engage in rural activities. Brueghel's meticulous attention to detail captures the harmonious blend of nat...