{"title":"Cornelis Schut","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-circumcision-of-christ-cornelis-schut-i","title":"The Circumcision of Christ - Cornelis Schut (I)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dynamic seventeenth-century etching by Flemish Baroque artist Cornelis Schut (I), depicting the Circumcision of Christ with expressive figures and celestial detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by the Flemish master Cornelis Schut (I) depicts the Circumcision of Christ, a subject frequently explored in seventeenth-century European art. Schut, a contemporary of Peter Paul Rubens, demonstrates the characteristic energy and dramatic flair of the Flemish Baroque. The composition is organised around the central figure of the Virgin Mary, who holds the infant Jesus. Before them, the priest performs the ritual, while a host of celestial figures and angels surround the scene, creating a sense of divine intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a dynamic arrangement of figures, typical of his training in the Antwerp school. The use of line is expressive and fluid, capturing the movement of drapery and the soft forms of the cherubs floating above. The inclusion of the IHS monogram in the upper centre reinforces the sacred nature of the event. Schut balances the terrestrial participants with the ethereal presence of the heavens, a common device in Counter-Reformation iconography to bridge the gap between the human and the divine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the work displays the precision of an experienced etcher. The cross-hatching and varied line weights define the depth of the space, from the foreground figures to the architectural elements in the background. The presence of an ox on the right side provides a subtle nod to the Nativity context, grounding the scene in the familiar narrative of Christ's early life. This print offers a clear view into the stylistic priorities of the period, where emotional intensity and complex figure groupings were highly valued. The work remains a fine example of the printmaking traditions that flourished in the Southern Netherlands during the seventeenth century, reflecting the technical skill and theological focus of the era.\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":"Cornelis Schut","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578984403279,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58579089326415,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58579089359183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58579089391951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58579089424719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58579089457487,"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":58579089490255,"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":58579089523023,"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":58579089555791,"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":58579089588559,"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":58579089621327,"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":58579089654095,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Circumcision-of-Christ_Poster_CompositorV1_1787833453576.jpg?v=1787833657"},{"product_id":"nessus-struck-by-the-poisoned-arrow-of-hercules-cornelis-schut-i","title":"Nessus Struck by the Poisoned Arrow of Hercules - Cornelis Schut (I)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dynamic Baroque etching by Cornelis Schut (I) depicting the dramatic mythological encounter between Hercules, Nessus, and Deianira.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by the Flemish master Cornelis Schut (I) captures a dramatic moment from Ovid's Metamorphoses. The composition depicts the centaur Nessus, who has abducted Deianira, as he is struck by the lethal arrow of Hercules. In the background, the hero is visible, bow in hand, having just released the projectile that will eventually lead to his own demise. In the foreground, a river god reclines, observing the chaotic scene with a sense of detached witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchut, a contemporary of Rubens, demonstrates his command of the etching medium through fluid, calligraphic lines that define the muscular anatomy of the centaur and the billowing drapery of Deianira. The movement is palpable, as the centaur recoils from the impact, his posture conveying both physical agony and the sudden cessation of his flight. The artist employs a variety of hatching techniques to create depth and shadow, grounding the mythological figures within a natural setting of reeds and trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects the Baroque interest in high drama and classical narrative. Schut focuses on the emotional intensity of the encounter, using the dynamic poses of the figures to guide the viewer's eye across the plate. The etching is characterised by a sense of urgency, with the wind-swept garments and the strained expressions of the figures contributing to the overall kinetic energy of the piece. As a printmaker, Schut was known for his ability to translate the grand scale of history painting into the more intimate format of the etching, maintaining a high level of detail and narrative clarity. This print offers a clear window into the artistic preoccupations of the seventeenth-century Low Countries, where classical mythology remained a primary source of inspiration for visual storytelling.\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":"Cornelis Schut","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58580184629583,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58580547043663,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58580547076431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58580547109199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58580547141967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58580547174735,"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":58580547207503,"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":58580547240271,"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":58580547273039,"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":58580547305807,"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":58580547338575,"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":58580547371343,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Nessus-Struck-by-the-Poisoned-Arrow-of-Hercules_Poster_CompositorV1_1787839873570.jpg?v=1787840427"},{"product_id":"dialectica-cornelis-schut-i","title":"Dialectica - Cornelis Schut (I)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn allegorical etching by Cornelis Schut (I) depicting the personification of Dialectica, rendered with the dramatic flair and classical detail of the Baroque era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by the Flemish artist Cornelis Schut (I) depicts the personification of Dialectica, one of the seven liberal arts. Schut, a student of Peter Paul Rubens, was active in Antwerp and Italy, and his work reflects the dramatic compositions and classical sensibilities common to the Baroque period. The scene is structured around a central female figure who represents the art of logic and debate. She is surrounded by various figures, including putti and an older scholar, who engage with books and scrolls to suggest the intellectual rigour associated with the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is set within an architectural framework, featuring an arched opening that reveals a distant cityscape. This use of perspective creates a sense of depth, drawing the viewer into the scholarly environment. The inclusion of a statue in the background and the detailed rendering of the drapery and furniture demonstrate the technical skill Schut applied to his printmaking. The etching is part of a series dedicated to the liberal arts, a popular theme in seventeenth-century European art that sought to elevate the status of intellectual pursuits through classical iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchut’s line work is precise, allowing for the clear definition of forms and textures, from the soft skin of the figures to the heavy fabric of the table covering. The print captures the theatricality of the era, balancing human figures with symbolic objects to convey a complex narrative. This museum-grade reproduction preserves the fine details of the original etching, offering a clear view of the artist's draftsmanship and his approach to allegorical storytelling. It is a piece that invites close inspection of its narrative elements and its balanced, classical composition.\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":"Cornelis Schut","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58580769702223,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58580816920911,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58580816953679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58580816986447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58580817019215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58580817051983,"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":58580817084751,"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":58580817117519,"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":58580817150287,"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":58580817183055,"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":58580817215823,"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":58580817248591,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Dialectica_Poster_CompositorV1_1787841618481.jpg?v=1787841866"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/collections\/cornelis-schut.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}