Bol's conception of the landscape was strongly influenced by Pieter Bruegel the Elder. The introduction of topographical elements was a new development. In February people are skating on Antwerp's frozen moat with its Roode Poort and medieval tower; in the background is the Sint Jacobskerk.
Specifications
| Title | The Month February (Pisces) |
|---|---|
| Material and technique | Engraving |
| Object type |
Print
> Two-dimensional object
> Art object
|
| Location | This object is in storage |
| Dimensions |
Height 138 mm |
|---|---|
| Artists |
Graphic artist:
Adriaen Collaert
Designer: Hans Bol Publisher: Hans van Luyck |
| Accession number | L 1965/114 b (PK) |
| Credits | Purchased with the support of Lucas van Leyden Foundation, 1965 |
| Department | Drawings & Prints |
| Acquisition date | 1965 |
| Creation date | in circa 1581 |
| Internal exhibitions |
De Collectie Twee - wissel I, Prenten & Tekeningen (2009) Het jaar rond met Bol (2004) |
| Material | |
| Object | |
| Technique |
Engraving
> Engraved
> Manual
> Intaglio printing techniques
> Printing technique
> Technique
> Material and technique
Engraving
> Engraved
> Manual
> Intaglio printing techniques
> Printing technique
> Technique
> Material and technique
|
| Geographical origin | Belgium > Western Europe > Europe |
