Italiaanse en Duitse landschappen

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collector's mark: Lugt 240

Art Historical Context

**Italiaanse en Duitse Land schappen** by Adolf van der Laan the majestic vistas of Italy and Germany through a series of etchings produced between 1710 and1747. This Dutch, active in the early 18th century, in detailed landscape views that reflect the era's fascination with European topography. The title, translating to "Italian and German," evokes the Grand Tour tradition, where travelers documented the continent's dramatic terrains—from alpine peaks to sunlit valleys—blending observation with artistic imagination. Etching, van der Laan's chosen medium, was ideal for such intricate scenes. ...

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Adolf van der Laan · 1680–1742

Comment on works: copper engraver