Dutch School
17th century
Landscape with Trees and a Ruin
7 1/16 x 10 1/2 inches (180 x 267 mm)
Iron gall ink with gray wash and black chalk on laid paper.
2009.165
The Joseph F. McCrindle Collection.
Notes
Formerly attributed to Jacob de Heusch (Utrecht 1656-1701 Amsterdam).
Inscriptions/Markings
Inscribed at upper right in black chalk: "J [?] Heusch".
Watermark: Lion, holding wheat sheaves and sword, in double circle surmounted by a crown, letters "AJ" below circle.
Watermark: Lion, holding wheat sheaves and sword, in double circle surmounted by a crown, letters "AJ" below circle.
Summary
Egbert Haverkamp-Begemann feels that this drawing is not by Jacob de Heusch, to whom it was formerly attributed. Jacob de Heusch was a student of his uncle, Willelm de Heusch, and he spent several years in Italy where he primarily painted and drew Italian landscapes with figures. Haverkamp-Begemann argues that this drawing was instead produced by a Dutch artist in the late seventeenth century.
Associated names
Heusch, Jacob de, 1656-1701, Formerly attributed to.
McCrindle, Joseph F., former owner.
McCrindle, Joseph F., former owner.
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Classification
Century Drawings
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