{"title":"Albert Flamen","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"veue-du-campement-de-larmee-albert-flamen","title":"Veuë du Campement de l'armee - Albert Flamen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Albert Flamen depicting a military encampment near the Faubourg Saint-Victor in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Albert Flamen depicts a military encampment situated near the Faubourg Saint-Victor in Paris. Flamen, a Flemish artist who spent much of his career in France, was known for his precise draughtsmanship and his ability to capture the atmospheric qualities of the French countryside and urban fringes. The composition presents a wide, panoramic view of soldiers, horses, and supply wagons occupying a field, with the distinct silhouette of Parisian architecture visible in the distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the technical control characteristic of seventeenth-century etching. Flamen uses varied line weights to distinguish between the foreground figures, the dense foliage of the trees, and the distant city skyline. A plume of smoke rises from a fire, providing a vertical element that balances the horizontal spread of the camp. The scene captures the mundane realities of military life, focusing on the logistics of the bivouac rather than the spectacle of battle. The inclusion of animals, such as goats and dogs, adds a layer of domesticity to the military setting, a common trope in the work of artists influenced by the Dutch and Flemish traditions of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a topographical record, the work provides insight into the relationship between the city of Paris and its surrounding areas during the mid-seventeenth century. The etching is executed with a focus on clarity, ensuring that the architectural features and the arrangement of the camp remain legible. The work is typical of the period's interest in documenting specific locations, often commissioned to commemorate military movements or urban developments. The print remains a valuable example of Flamen's output, reflecting his skill in balancing descriptive detail with the constraints of the etching medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Albert Flamen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485719957839,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485747974479,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485748007247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485748040015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485748072783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485748105551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485748138319,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485748171087,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485748203855,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485748236623,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485748269391,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485748302159,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Veu-du-Campement-de-l-armee_Poster_CompositorV1_1786368281334.jpg?v=1786844945"},{"product_id":"veue-du-chasteau-du-peray-albert-flamen","title":"Veuë du Chasteau du Peray - Albert Flamen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Albert Flamen depicting the Château du Peray, featuring pastoral life and rural architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled 'Veuë du Chasteau du Peray, appartenant a Monsieur Tronson, du costé de Fresne proche Corbeil', is a work by the Dutch artist Albert Flamen. Flamen, who spent much of his career in France, is recognised for his precise draughtsmanship and his focus on rural subjects. The print depicts the Château du Peray, a residence situated near Corbeil, as it appeared in the mid-seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the conventions of topographical printmaking from the period. In the foreground, a pastoral scene unfolds with figures tending to livestock, including cattle and goats, which adds a sense of daily life to the architectural study. The middle ground features the chateau itself, enclosed by walls and flanked by a prominent circular tower. The background is defined by trees and a church spire, providing a sense of scale and location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlamen employs a variety of hatching techniques to create texture and depth. The sky is rendered with light, horizontal lines, while the foliage and stone structures are built up with denser, cross-hatched marks. This approach allows for a clear distinction between the organic forms of the trees and the rigid geometry of the building. The work is typical of the period's interest in documenting private estates and the surrounding countryside. It provides a window into the rural architecture of the Île-de-France region during the reign of Louis XIV. The inclusion of the owner's name, Monsieur Tronson, within the title reflects the common practice of identifying properties for the benefit of contemporary viewers and collectors of topographical views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Albert Flamen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485747679567,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485759410511,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485759443279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485759476047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485759508815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485759541583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485759574351,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485759607119,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485759639887,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485759672655,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485759705423,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485759738191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Veu-du-Chasteau-du-Peray_Poster_CompositorV1_1786368728557.jpg?v=1786845548"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/collections\/albert-flamen.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}