Artwork
The Parable of the Sower
The Parable of the Sower is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Adriaen Collaert. It dates from 1585 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left, in plate, in image: .H. Bol. Inu.; lower center, in plate, in image: A.C. fec.; lower right, in plate, in image: .Sadl. exc. .1.5.8.5.; below image, in plate: Ubertim licet humano spargantur in agro / Semina diuini verbi; perpauca benigne / Dant fructus, senti sedenim sub pectore vepres, / Et vitiosa necant germen vitale flagella. Luc. 1
- Markings
- Marked:none
About this work
Overview
The Parable of the Sower is an engraving on laid paper created by Adriaen Collaert in 1585.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a serene village scene with a man walking in the foreground and two figures conversing near a tree. The Latin text at the bottom suggests the image illustrates a narrative with a deeper significance, likely a parable.
Technique & Style
The print showcases the artist's skill in creating detailed engravings, characteristic of the medium.
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