Beschrijving
A figure walking with a cane leads a donkey through a mountainous landscape.
Etching on laid paper, made by Jacob Lutma after Jan Both, from a set of four similar landscapes. Published by Jacob Lutma, c. 1634-1654. Sheet size 204 x 260 mm., platemark 121 x 139 mm.
Jacob Lutma (died 1654) was a Dutch silver- and goldsmith, and a number of his etchings reflect this occupation. Jan Both (1618/22 – 1652) was a Dutch painter, draughtsperson and printmaker, and famous for his Italianate landscapes.
In very good condition, sheet overall a little browned, attached to carrier. An unidentified collector's mark (Lugt 2641b) stamped on the verso.
References: LeBlanc ii.579: 15-18; Hollstein 110: 5 (ii/4)
