Who created "Woodland Scene"?

Woodland Scene was created by Aegidius Sadeler II after Roelandt Savery in probably c. 1609.

When was "Woodland Scene" created?

This artwork was created probably c. 1609.

What medium is "Woodland Scene"?

Woodland Scene is engraving on laid paper.

Is "Woodland Scene" in the public domain?

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

Woodland Scene

Aegidius Sadeler II after Roelandt Savery

probably c. 1609

Medium

engraving on laid paper

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Rosenwald Collection

Accession Number

1943.3.7618

Art Historical Context

Step into the enchanting *Woodland Scene*, an exquisite engraving by Aegidius Sadeler II after design by Roelandt Sav, likely created around 1609. Sadeler, a master engraver from a renowned family of printmakers active in Antwerp and Prague, faithfully reproduced Savery's intricate Flemish landscape. Savery (1576–1631), a pioneer in Northern European landscape painting, was celebrated for his meticulous depictions of dense forests, twisted trees, and teeming wildlife, blending Northern Mannerism with emerging Baroque naturalism during the early 17th century. This print exemplifies the era's f...

Woodland Scene

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