{"title":"Claes Jansz Visscher Ii","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"vier-converserende-mannen-claes-jansz-visscher-ii","title":"Vier converserende mannen - Claes Jansz. Visscher (II)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Claes Jansz. Visscher (II) depicting four men in conversation, framed by an ornate decorative border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis etching by Claes Jansz. Visscher (II) presents a scene of four men engaged in conversation, framed within an elaborate, decorative cartouche. The composition reflects the Dutch Golden Age interest in genre subjects, where everyday activities of ordinary citizens were documented with precision and care. The figures stand in a small group, their posture suggesting a casual yet focused exchange. They are dressed in the typical attire of the early seventeenth century, complete with hats and cloaks, which provides a clear sense of period fashion.\n\nThe surrounding frame is a notable element of the work. It features scrolling, ornamental motifs that contrast with the naturalistic depiction of the figures and the rural backdrop. In the background, a church building and trees are rendered with fine lines, creating a sense of depth despite the small scale of the print. The inclusion of the inscription 'Blockom fecit' indicates the involvement of the printmaker in the production of this specific plate, reflecting the collaborative nature of print workshops in the Netherlands during this era.\n\nVisscher was a prolific publisher and engraver based in Amsterdam. His work often captured the character of the Dutch countryside and the social habits of its inhabitants. This print demonstrates his technical skill in etching, particularly in the way he balances the dense, dark lines of the figures against the lighter, more delicate treatment of the architectural and natural elements. The work is a fine example of the small-scale graphic art that was popular among collectors and enthusiasts of the period, offering a glimpse into the social life of the Dutch Republic.\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\/circe-with-the-companions-of-ulysses-as-animals-giovanni-benedetto-castiglione\" 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;\"\u003eCirce with the Companions of Ulysses as Animals - Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione — Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/man-and-woman-contemplating-the-remains-of-their-burnt-down-house-caspar-david-friedrich\" 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;\"\u003eMan and Woman Contemplating the Remains of Their Burnt-Down House - Caspar David Friedrich — Caspar David Friedrich\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claes Jansz. 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The drapery of the figure's garments is rendered with rhythmic, parallel hatching that creates a sense of volume and movement. The background features a subtle, atmospheric treatment of the sky and a distant, sketch-like landscape, which provides a sense of scale without distracting from the central figure. The Latin inscription at the base of the print, 'Solamen Spes alma hominum, Fidei anchora sacra, Erumnis nostris praemia digna vouet', translates to a meditation on hope as a comfort to humanity and a sacred anchor of faith.\n\nAs a publisher and engraver, Visscher was instrumental in the dissemination of such allegorical works across the Netherlands. This print reflects the period's interest in moralising imagery, where classical and Christian themes were synthesised into visual narratives. The composition is balanced, with the verticality of the anchor and the figure creating a stable structure. The work is a clear example of the high level of craftsmanship found in Dutch print production during this era, where the clarity of the line and the legibility of the subject were paramount.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Claes Janszoon Visscher II","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58179472294223,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58180316234063,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58180316266831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58180316299599,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58180316332367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58180316365135,"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":58180316397903,"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":58180316430671,"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":58180316463439,"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":58180316496207,"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":58180316528975,"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":58180316561743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Hoop-Spes-_Poster_CompositorV1_1783385415231.jpg?v=1783622300"},{"product_id":"rechtvaardigheid-justitia-claes-jansz-visscher-ii","title":"Rechtvaardigheid (Justitia) - Claes Jansz. 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The Latin inscription at the base, 'Cuique suum iusto pensans libramine reddo, Concilioque homines, concilioque Deos', translates to the idea of rendering to each their own through just balance, appealing to both human and divine counsel. This text reinforces the moral and legal weight of the image.\n\nVisscher was a prolific printmaker and publisher based in Amsterdam. His work often bridged the gap between technical precision and narrative clarity. This print demonstrates his ability to combine classical iconography with the stylistic conventions of the Dutch Golden Age. The use of cross-hatching and varied line weights provides depth to the figure and the surrounding terrain, typical of the period's printmaking techniques. The composition is balanced, with the verticality of the sword and the figure's stance providing a stable structure. This piece offers a clear example of how allegorical themes were disseminated through print culture to a wider audience, serving as both a decorative object and a reminder of societal values.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Claes Jansz. 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The background features a modest landscape with distant structures, providing a sense of scale and atmosphere without distracting from the central allegorical subject. The Latin inscription at the base, 'Praeteritis ventum, bifrons Prudentia, rebus Elicio, et cauta pondero mente sagax', translates to the idea that Prudence, with her two faces, draws from the past and weighs future matters with a cautious mind.\n\nThis print belongs to a series exploring the virtues, a common theme in European art of the seventeenth century. The work reflects the intellectual climate of the Dutch Republic, where moral instruction was frequently communicated through classical imagery and symbolic representation. The clarity of the line work and the balanced composition demonstrate the high standard of print production associated with Visscher's workshop in Amsterdam. This piece offers a clear example of how classical allegory was adapted into the visual language of the Dutch Golden Age, serving as a visual guide to ethical conduct and foresight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Claes Jansz. 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In the background, a smaller vignette shows Adam and Eve standing near the Tree of Knowledge, accompanied by a lion. The inclusion of Latin text within circular motifs and at the base of the print provides theological context, referencing the Genesis narrative.\n\nThe composition employs a clear foreground and background, typical of the narrative prints produced in the Netherlands at this time. Visscher uses varied line weights to define the textures of the foliage, the animals' fur, and the human anatomy. The print demonstrates the artist's ability to integrate complex theological themes with the observational detail that defined Dutch art of the era. The presence of the turkey, a bird recently introduced to Europe from the Americas, serves as a specific detail that anchors the work within the global trade context of the Dutch Golden Age. This piece is a representative example of the printmaking traditions that flourished in Amsterdam, where publishers like Visscher played a role in the dissemination of religious and moral imagery to a wider public.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Claes Janszoon Visscher II","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58180306993487,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58180441932111,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58180441964879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58180441997647,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58180442030415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58180442063183,"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":58180442095951,"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":58180442128719,"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":58180442161487,"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":58180442194255,"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":58180442227023,"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":58180442259791,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Creation-of-Eve_Poster_CompositorV1_1783386974030.jpg?v=1783628169"},{"product_id":"eva-verleidt-adam-claes-jansz-visscher-ii","title":"Eva verleidt Adam - Claes Jansz. 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Visscher, a prominent Dutch engraver and publisher, demonstrates a mastery of the burin and etching needle, creating a clear distinction between the foreground figures and the receding landscape. The shading techniques, particularly the cross-hatching on the tree trunk and the figures, provide a sense of volume and weight.\n\nThis work reflects the period's interest in biblical themes, which were common subjects for printmakers in the Netherlands during the seventeenth century. The print is characterised by its clarity and adherence to traditional iconographic representations of the subject. The figures are rendered with a focus on anatomical proportion, while the surrounding flora and fauna are depicted with a degree of observational detail. The overall composition is balanced, with the tree acting as a vertical anchor for the scene. The print serves as an example of the technical proficiency found in Dutch printmaking of the era, where narrative clarity and aesthetic precision were highly valued.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Claes Janszoon Visscher II","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58180329668943,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58180490756431,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58180490789199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58180490821967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58180490854735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58180490887503,"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":58180490920271,"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":58180490953039,"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":58180490985807,"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":58180491018575,"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":58180491051343,"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":58180491084111,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Eva-verleidt-Adam_Poster_CompositorV1_1783387221065.jpg?v=1783628413"},{"product_id":"zondeval-the-fall-of-man-claes-jansz-visscher-ii","title":"Zondeval (The Fall of Man) - Claes Jansz. Visscher (II)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Claes Jansz. Visscher (II) depicting the biblical narrative of Adam and Eve following the Fall of Man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled Zondeval, depicts the aftermath of the Fall of Man as described in the Book of Genesis. Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), a prominent Dutch engraver and publisher, presents a scene where Adam and Eve, having realised their nakedness, attempt to conceal themselves. The composition is divided into two distinct narrative moments. In the foreground, the central figures crouch beneath a tree, their bodies covered by fig leaves. To the left, a smaller, secondary scene shows the pair receiving garments of skin from the divine presence. \n\nThe work is characteristic of early seventeenth-century Dutch printmaking, which often combined technical precision with theological themes. The inclusion of animals, such as the goat and the bear, adds a symbolic layer to the composition, representing the disruption of the natural order following the transgression. The Latin inscription at the base provides a direct reference to the biblical source, a common practice in prints intended for both devotional and educational purposes. \n\nVisscher employs a variety of hatching techniques to define form and texture, from the musculature of Adam to the rough bark of the tree. The radiant sun, containing the Hebrew tetragrammaton, serves as a source of light and divine authority, casting long shadows across the landscape. The print demonstrates the technical skill required to balance complex narrative elements within a single frame. The attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of flora and fauna, reflects the observational habits of the period. This piece offers a clear view into the visual culture of the Dutch Republic, where biblical narratives were frequently interpreted through the lens of contemporary print media.\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\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" 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;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claes Janszoon Visscher II","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58180355719503,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58180509991247,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58180510024015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58180510056783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58180510089551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58180510122319,"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":58180510155087,"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":58180510187855,"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":58180510220623,"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":58180510253391,"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":58180510286159,"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":58180510318927,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Zondeval-The-Fall-of-Man-_Poster_CompositorV1_1783387573576.jpg?v=1783628687"},{"product_id":"stamvaders-levi-en-juda-claes-jansz-visscher-ii","title":"Stamvaders Levi en Juda - Claes Jansz. Visscher (II)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Claes Jansz. Visscher (II) depicting the biblical patriarchs Levi and Judah with their respective symbolic attributes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis print by Claes Jansz. Visscher (II) depicts the biblical patriarchs Levi and Judah. The composition is divided into two distinct panels, each presenting a figure associated with specific narratives from the Book of Genesis. On the left, Levi is shown in a military stance, gesturing toward a fortified city under siege. His armour and posture suggest the aggressive nature of his actions at Shechem. The background includes a secondary scene of soldiers engaged in combat, providing context to the primary figure.\n\nOn the right, Judah is portrayed with regal authority. He stands beside a lion, a traditional symbol of his tribe, and holds a sceptre. His attire is ornate, featuring a plumed helmet and a cloak, which distinguishes him from the more martial appearance of Levi. The background includes a distant town and mountainous terrain, rendered with the characteristic precision of seventeenth-century Dutch printmaking. The Latin inscriptions beneath each figure provide moral and narrative commentary on their respective roles in biblical history.\n\nVisscher was a prolific publisher and printmaker in Amsterdam, known for his technical skill in combining etching with engraving to achieve varied tonal qualities. This work reflects the period's interest in biblical iconography and the use of classical artistic conventions to represent ancient figures. The lines are controlled and precise, typical of the era's approach to book illustration and independent print series. The work demonstrates a clear understanding of perspective and anatomical proportion, common in the output of the Visscher workshop. This print serves as a record of how biblical narratives were visualised for a learned audience in the early seventeenth century, balancing historical interpretation with the aesthetic standards of the Dutch Golden Age.\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\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" 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;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/samarkande-plate-6-compositions-in-the-oriental-style-emile-allain-seguy\" 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;\"\u003eSamarkande (Plate 6, Compositions in the Oriental Style) - Émile-Allain Séguy — Émile-Allain Séguy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claes Janszoon Visscher II","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58180385112399,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58180518412623,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58180518445391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58180518478159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58180518510927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58180518543695,"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":58180518576463,"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":58180518609231,"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":58180518641999,"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":58180518674767,"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":58180518707535,"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":58180518740303,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Stamvaders-Levi-en-Juda_Poster_CompositorV1_1783387819442.jpg?v=1783628993"},{"product_id":"vossenjacht-the-fox-hunt-claes-jansz-visscher-ii","title":"Vossenjacht (The Fox Hunt) - Claes Jansz. Visscher (II)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Claes Jansz. Visscher (II) depicting a dynamic fox hunt in the Dutch countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled Vossenjacht or The Fox Hunt, is a characteristic example of the printmaking output from the Dutch Golden Age. Claes Jansz. Visscher (II) was a prolific publisher and engraver based in Amsterdam, known for his contributions to the dissemination of topographical and genre imagery during the early seventeenth century. The composition depicts a dynamic hunting scene, a popular subject that combined elements of rural life with the aristocratic tradition of the chase.\n\nThe scene is populated by numerous figures, including hunters on foot and horseback, accompanied by hounds. The action is spread across a wide, panoramic field, with the hunters closing in on their prey. In the background, a church spire rises above a small village, providing a sense of place typical of the period's interest in the Dutch countryside. The artist employs varied hatching techniques to define the textures of the foliage, the clothing of the hunters, and the musculature of the animals. The inclusion of a gallows in the distance adds a sombre, moralising note, often present in works of this era to remind the viewer of the transience of life or the consequences of vice.\n\nVisscher's work reflects the technical precision of the period, where printmaking served as a primary medium for the circulation of visual culture. The horizontal format allows for a narrative progression, guiding the eye from the left, where the hunt begins, to the right, where the climax of the pursuit occurs. The print demonstrates the meticulous attention to detail that defined the Dutch school, from the individual expressions of the hounds to the specific rendering of the trees and terrain. This piece offers a glimpse into the social and recreational habits of the seventeenth-century Netherlands, captured with the clarity and technical rigour for which Visscher was known.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Claes Janszoon Visscher II","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58180403495247,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58180594401615,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58180594434383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58180594467151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58180594499919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58180594532687,"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":58180594565455,"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":58180594598223,"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":58180594630991,"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":58180594663759,"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":58180594696527,"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":58180594729295,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Vossenjacht-The-Fox-Hunt-_Poster_CompositorV1_1783388169311.jpg?v=1783629236"},{"product_id":"title-print-for-a-series-of-hunting-scenes-claes-jansz-visscher-ii","title":"Title Print for a Series of Hunting Scenes - Claes Jansz. 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The inclusion of a stag head above the cartouche and hunting dogs resting at the base reinforces the thematic focus on the pursuit of game. Visscher, known for his prolific output as a printmaker and map publisher in Amsterdam, demonstrates a high level of technical precision in this work. The etching captures the textures of the various materials, from the coarse weave of the fishing nets to the fur of the animals and the metallic sheen of the weaponry. \n\nThis print reflects the seventeenth-century Dutch interest in documenting rural pastimes and the natural world. It functions as both a decorative title page and a catalogue of the tools required for the activities depicted within the subsequent plates. The balanced, symmetrical arrangement of the objects creates a sense of order, typical of the period's approach to illustrative print series. The work provides a glimpse into the material culture of the Dutch Golden Age, where the depiction of hunting and fishing was a popular subject for both artists and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Claes Janszoon Visscher II","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58180408803663,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58180583260495,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58180583293263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58180583326031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58180583358799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58180583391567,"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":58180583424335,"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":58180583457103,"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":58180583489871,"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":58180583522639,"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":58180583555407,"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":58180583588175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Title-Print-for-a-Series-of-Hunting-Scenes_Poster_CompositorV1_1783388050730.jpg?v=1783629309"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/collections\/claes-jansz-visscher-ii.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}