Mensen en dieren rond een boom
1648 - 1671
Medium
brush
Dimensions
184; 162
About this artwork
Kopie naar een fragment van een reliëf.
Art Historical Context
**Mensen en dieren rond een boom** (People and Animals around a) is a delicate brush drawing by Jan de Bisschop, a prominent Dutch draughtsman active during the Golden Age (1628–1671). between 1648 and 1671, this intimate work measures just 162 × 184 mm, capturing lively scene of figures and animals gathered around a central tree. De Bisschop, known for his meticulous copies of classical sculptures, faithfully reproduces a fragment of an ancient relief, preserving its dynamic composition and narrative charm. In the 17th century, Dutch artists like de Bisschop played a vital role in reviving c...
About the Artist
Jan de Bisschop · 1628–1671
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