Who painted Hog Slaughterers?

Hog Slaughterers was painted by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1778.

Where can I see Hog Slaughterers?

Hog Slaughterers is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Hog Slaughterers?

Hog Slaughterers is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Hog Slaughterers?

Museum-quality prints of Hog Slaughterers are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Hog Slaughterers

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel , 1778

Hog Slaughterers is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Cornelis Ploos van Amstel. It dates from 1778 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:verso in center in graphite: Geoffererd aan den Eerw Heer J.F. Martinet / door den...C. Ploos van Amstel / Y; verso along bottom in graphite: J. Saenredam de. 1610, Pl.v.Amstel fec.
Markings: Marked:verso: artist's mark (Eusman 3)

About this work

Overview

Hog Slaughterers is a print created by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1778 using a combination of etching, roulette, and mezzotint techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two men working in a dimly lit, cramped space, likely a slaughterhouse or butcher's workspace. The scene conveys a sense of hard work and grittiness, capturing the details of daily labor.

Technique & Style

The artist employed shading and texture to evoke a shadowy, realistic atmosphere. The use of etching, roulette, and mezzotint allowed for layered, detailed work, while burnishing added depth to the print.