Who painted Fishermen by an Island Watermill?

Fishermen by an Island Watermill was painted by Aegidius Sadeler II in 1612.

Where can I see Fishermen by an Island Watermill?

Fishermen by an Island Watermill is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Fishermen by an Island Watermill?

Fishermen by an Island Watermill is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Fishermen by an Island Watermill?

Museum-quality prints of Fishermen by an Island Watermill are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Fishermen by an Island Watermill

Aegidius Sadeler II , 1612

Fishermen by an Island Watermill is an ink print by the Baroque artist Aegidius Sadeler II. It dates from 1612 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in plate: Petrus Stephani Invenit; lower right in plate: Egid: Sadleler excud

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Overview

Fishermen by an Island Watermill is a 1612 engraving on laid paper by Aegidius Sadeler II, a Flemish engraver associated with the Prague court of Rudolf II.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene riverside scene with fishermen, a watermill on a small island, and surrounding landscape elements, capturing daily life in a natural setting.

Technique & Style

Sadeler employed cross-hatching, characterized by fine lines building up shadows and textures, to achieve depth and detail in the engraving, highlighting his technical skill.

History & Provenance

Created during Sadeler's tenure under Rudolf II and his successors, the work exemplifies his role in the Prague court, though specific provenance details are not provided.

Context

As part of Sadeler's oeuvre of reproductive engravings, Fishermen by an Island Watermill reflects the early 17th-century interest in detailed landscapes and everyday life scenes within the European courtly context.

Legacy

While the broader impact of Fishermen by an Island Watermill on subsequent art movements is not explicitly outlined, it contributes to the historical record of Sadeler's contributions to the engraving tradition of his time.

Riverscape with Fishermen by a Fortified Town, Aegidius Sadeler II

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Artist & collection

Artist

Aegidius Sadeler II

Aegidius Sadeler or Aegidius Sadeler II (1570–1629) was a Flemish engraver who was principally active at the Prague court of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor and his successors.