Dorpsgezicht twee rustende reizigers by Matthäus (I) Merian

Dorpsgezicht twee rustende reizigers 1620

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aged paper

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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photo restoration

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ink paper printed

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parchment

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light coloured

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old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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sketchbook drawing

"Dorpsgezicht twee rustende reizigers" (Village View with Two Resting Travelers) is an etching by Matthäus Merian from 1620. The print depicts a rural scene with two travelers resting by a stream, with a horse standing nearby. The composition is dominated by a small village in the background with simple houses, showcasing the typical landscapes of the time. This piece exemplifies Merian's talent for portraying realistic detail, capturing the everyday life of 17th-century Europe. It is part of a larger series of etchings by Merian, depicting various scenes of daily life in Europe.

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