17th Century Classical River Etched Landscape With Travelers Gilded Frame

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An exquisite and atmospheric 17th-century French Old Master landscape etching by the renowned draftsman and printmaker Gabriel Perelle. This finely … Read more An exquisite and atmospheric 17th-century French Old Master landscape etching by the renowned draftsman and printmaker Gabriel Perelle. This finely detailed composition depicts an idealized classical river valley flanked by majestic, densely foliage-heavy trees. In the mid-ground, a small group of travelers journeys along a dirt path, capturing the quintessential pastoral and pastoral-romantic themes of the French Baroque era. Perelle's masterful use of cross-hatching and fine line work delivers striking contrast, emphasizing the dramatic cloud formations and light filtering through the canopy.
Inscriptions & Markings
• Lower Right Margin: Signed in the plate Perelle Fec 3

Artist: Gabriel Perelle (French, 1604-
1677)
Publisher: Pierre Mariette II (fils) (French,
1634-1716)
Date of Publication: Circa 1660s-1670s
(Baroque Period)
Medium: Original Etching and Engraving on laid paper
Plate Number: 3 (From an archival landscape suite) See less