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1850s Steel Engraving - Evening - Der Abeno WieczorArtist: Jan Both - Enraved by: T HeawoodBOTH, Jan, was born at Utrecht about 1610. He and his elder brother Andries studied under their father, who was a painter on glass, and from him they learned the first rudiments of design ; but they were afterwards placed under Abraham Bloe- maert, with whom they studied until they found themselves sufficiently advanced in art to travel. They journeyed through France and Italy, and made a stay in Rome, where Jan Both, inspired by the beauty of the scenes around him, and emulated by the applause bestowed on the works of Claude Lorrain, was not long before he produced some landscapes that received the unqualified admiration of the artists themselves; and Andries, who had studied the works of Bamboccio, decorated them with figures, painted in such perfect unison with the landscapes that it could hardly be believed that they were not by the same hand. The figures in no way intruded on the enchanting effect of the landscape, and the landscape occasionally withheld its attraction to give value to the charm of the figures. The sympathy of their affections had blended itself with the exertion of their talents ; and in their works everything was warm, tender, and harmonious. The landscapes of Both exhibit the most beautiful scenery ; his colour is glowing, yet delicate, and there is a sparkling effect of sunshine in his pictures that lias scarcely been equalled. Sometimes we admire the freshness of nature, enlivened by the first beams of the rising sun ; at others the brilliant glow of its meridian splendour; and we sometimes contemplate the rich tintings of evening in an Iialian sky. The figures and cattle by Andries, with which they are enriched, are grouped and designed with f^reat taste and elegance. The works of these excellent artists had reached a distinction, even in Italy, that secured to them both fortune and fame, when a melancholy accident cut asunder the tender tie by which they were united, and deprived the woild of the combination or their powers. While they resided at Venice, returning home from an entertainment, in or before 1644, Andries unfortunately fell into one of the canals, and was drowned. Both did not long remain in Italy after the death of his brother, but returned to Utrecht, where he endeavoured, it is said, to supply his loss by having the figures in his landscapes painted by Cornells Poelenburg. He died after 1662.Published for the Proprietors by A. H. Payne Dresden & LeipzigApproximate Image Size: 5 x 6 1/2 inches Approximate Overall Size With Margins: 8 X 10 1/2 inches. - 20.2 x 26.5 cm. CONDITION:A mild crease on the right bottom corner, doesn't take away from the beauty of the stunning art print. Very Good Condition. Image is sharp, clean, clear with beautiful detail and in Excellent Condition. Printed on heavier paper. Blank on Reverse side. Done in the right matte and frame, this print would look exquisite. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU PURCHASE: This is a GENUINE VINTAGE PRINT. It is NOT a modern reproduction, ie. a laser scan, photocopy etc. It is the original from the antique publication. This print was published on the date mentioned, or circa of the date mentioned at the top of the page. The term "print" is referred to an image on a piece of paper. The print I have for sale, like many antique prints that you see online, originate from an antique or vintage book or atlas publication. The publication may not always be known. If you have any questions, emails are welcome.
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