Artwork

The Parable of the Sower

The Parable of the Sower, by Adriaen Collaert, ink, 1585
The Parable of the Sower, by Adriaen Collaert, ink, 1585

The Parable of the Sower is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Adriaen Collaert. It dates from 1585 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Parable of the Sower is an engraving on laid paper created by Adriaen Collaert in 1585.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts a serene village scene with a man walking in the foreground and two figures conversing near a tree. The Latin text at the bottom suggests the image illustrates a narrative with a deeper significance, likely a parable.

Technique & Style

The print showcases the artist's skill in creating detailed engravings, characteristic of the medium.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Adriaen Collaert

Artist

Adriaen Collaert

Adriaen Collaert (1560–1618) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.

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