The Approach to a Village

Simon de Vlieger (Dutch, 1600 or 1601–1653)

Medium/TechniqueEtching and drypoint

DimensionsPlatemark: 18.8 x 28.5 cm (7 3/8 x 11 1/4 in.); Sheet: 19 x 28.9 cm (7 1/2 x 11 3/8 in.)

Credit LineGeorge Peabody Gardner Fund

Accession number1972.87

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InscriptionsIn plate LL: S de Vlieger Later inscriptions or marks: Verso C in graphite pencil: S de Vlieger B 9 III(3)? Verso C in graphite pencil: Wm: zotskap [with line to circle enclosing part of watermark] Verso LR in graphite pencil: a Verso LR in graphite pencil: S d Vlieger Verso LR in graphite pencil: WZ Schallenkeppen [? indication of foolscap watermark]

ProvenanceTheo Laurentius, Voorschoten, The Netherlands; from whom purchased by MFA March 8, 1972.