Death of Adonis
1628
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Herman van Swanevelt
Herman van Swanevelt (1603–1655) was a Dutch artist, born in Woerden.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Death of Adonis is a 1628 ink by Herman van Swanevelt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a quiet forest scene where a wounded man lies on the ground. A dog sits beside him, while a boar sniffs nearby. Tall trees frame the scene, with sunlight filtering through the leaves and a distant mountain in the background. The text below hints at a story—this is the *Death of Adonis*, a myth where a hunter is killed by a wild boar. The artist used fine lines to create deep shadows and texture. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Herman van Swanevelt (1603–1655) was a Dutch artist, born in Woerden.
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