Prenten naar schilderijen door Philips Wouwerman
Jean Moyreau
c. 1733 - 1762
Medium
etching
Dimensions
355; 467
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 240
Art Historical Context
This etching, titled *Prenten naar schilderijen Philips Wouwerman*Prints after paintings by Wouwerman"), was created by the French engraver Jean Moy around 1733–1762. Measuring an impressive 355 × 467 mm, it faithfully reproduces one of the dynamic equestrian or battle scenes for which the 17th-century Dutch Golden master Philips Wouwerman was. Wouwerman's lively depictions of cavalry, hunts, and landscapes captured the vibrancy of Baroque-era life, and Moyreau's print served as a vital bridge, bringing these works to wider audiences across Europe. Etching, Moyreau's chosen medium, involved d...