{"title":"Cornelis Van Der Sys","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"de-boommaker-the-spar-maker-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Boommaker (The Spar Maker) - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching depicting a Dutch spar maker at work, part of the 'Menselyk Bedryf' series on traditional trades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled 'De Boommaker' (The Spar Maker), originates from the series 'Menselyk Bedryf' (Human Occupations), a collection documenting various trades and crafts in the late seventeenth-century Netherlands. The work depicts a craftsman engaged in the production of spars, essential components for the rigging and masts of the ships visible in the background. The artist employs a precise, linear technique to delineate the tools of the trade, the physical posture of the worker, and the maritime environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is framed by the text of the series, which provides both a title and a moralising poem in Dutch. This format was common in the period, where depictions of manual labour were often paired with didactic verses comparing the diligence of the craftsman to the spiritual discipline required for a virtuous life. The spar maker is shown in a moment of focused activity, surrounded by the raw materials and finished products of his workshop. The background features a harbour scene, contextualising the trade within the broader economic life of the Dutch Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the print demonstrates the characteristic clarity of Dutch etching from this era. The artist uses varied hatching to suggest texture and depth, from the rough wood of the spars to the soft fabric of the worker's clothing. The inclusion of the mast-filled harbour provides a sense of scale and purpose to the individual's labour. This piece offers a glimpse into the historical reality of maritime industry, preserved through the medium of printmaking. It is a document of both social history and the technical capabilities of the period's graphic arts.\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\/abraham-and-sara-at-table-gerard-de-lairesse\" 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;\"\u003eAbraham and Sara at Table - Gérard de Lairesse — Gérard de Lairesse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/landschap-bij-de-steeg-carel-nicolaas-storm-van-s-gravesande\" 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;\"\u003eLandschap bij De Steeg - Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande — Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58503415300431,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510557872463,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510557905231,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58510557937999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58510557970767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58510558003535,"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":58510558036303,"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":58510558069071,"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":58510558101839,"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":58510558134607,"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":58510558167375,"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":58510558200143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Boommaker-The-Spar-Maker-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786438327108.jpg?v=1787035403"},{"product_id":"de-pompemaker-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Pompemaker - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seventeenth-century Dutch etching depicting a pump maker at work, taken from the series Menselyk Bedryf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Pompemaker, originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf (Human Occupations), a collection documenting various trades and crafts in the Netherlands during the late seventeenth century. The print depicts a workshop scene where a pump maker is engaged in the manual labour of boring out a wooden pump shaft. The composition is structured to show the physical exertion of the worker, who stands in the foreground, while the background provides a glimpse of a harbour with ships, contextualising the necessity of these maritime tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist, Cornelis van der Sys, employs a precise etching technique to define the textures of the wooden tools, the rough clothing of the figures, and the architectural elements of the workshop. The inclusion of text above and below the image serves a didactic purpose, common in the period, offering moral reflections on the nature of work and the human condition. The verse compares the mechanical function of a pump, which clears water from a leaking ship, to the spiritual duty of a person to purge themselves of sin while navigating the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, this work offers a view into the specialised labour that supported the Dutch maritime economy. The focus on the physical process of the craft, rather than an idealised representation, aligns with the broader interest in everyday life found in Dutch art of the era. The print is a clear example of how technical manuals and moralising literature intersected with visual art to educate the public on the value of industry and the interconnectedness of trade and morality. The clean lines and balanced composition ensure the subject remains the primary focus, providing a clear view of the tools and methods employed by seventeenth-century craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510564065615,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510565441871,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510565474639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58510565507407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58510565540175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58510565572943,"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":58510565605711,"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":58510565638479,"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":58510565671247,"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":58510565704015,"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":58510565736783,"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":58510565769551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Pompemaker_Poster_CompositorV1_1786438567676.jpg?v=1787097986"},{"product_id":"metselaar-the-mason-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"Metselaar (The Mason) - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed eighteenth-century etching depicting a Dutch mason at work, complete with original moralising text and period architectural details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled Metselaar (The Mason), originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf, a collection of prints documenting various trades and professions in the Netherlands during the eighteenth century. The work depicts two figures engaged in masonry: one labourer carries a hod of bricks upon his shoulder, while the other kneels to lay bricks for a wall. The setting includes a canal-side environment with traditional Dutch gabled architecture visible in the background, providing a clear sense of place and period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is typical of the era, combining a central genre scene with didactic text. Above the image, the title and a brief proverb appear, while a moralising poem is printed below. This structure reflects the period's interest in linking daily labour to broader philosophical or religious themes. The artist employs fine, precise lines to define the textures of the brickwork, the clothing of the labourers, and the distant urban environment. The shading is achieved through careful cross-hatching, which creates a sense of volume and depth within the small frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, the print offers insight into the tools and methods of construction used in the Dutch Republic. The inclusion of the mortar bucket and the specific posture of the mason provide a realistic record of the trade. The accompanying text serves to elevate the mundane act of building a wall into a metaphor for the human condition, comparing the physical protection of a wall to the spiritual or moral defences required in life. This piece is a representative example of the pedagogical and moralising print culture that flourished in the Netherlands, where visual art was frequently used to instruct the public on both practical skills and ethical conduct.\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\/the-council-chamber-of-the-burgomasters-pieter-de-hooch\" 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;\"\u003eThe Council Chamber of the Burgomasters - Pieter de Hooch — Pieter de Hooch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510577402191,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510589591887,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510589624655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58510589657423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58510589690191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58510589722959,"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":58510589755727,"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":58510589788495,"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":58510589821263,"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":58510589854031,"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":58510589886799,"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":58510589919567,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Metselaar-The-Mason-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786438712033.jpg?v=1787098256"},{"product_id":"de-steenzaager-the-stone-sawyer-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Steenzaager (The Stone Sawyer) - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Dutch etching depicting a stone sawyer at work, accompanied by moralising verse on the nature of time and human labour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Steenzaager, originates from the Dutch tradition of moralising genre illustration. It depicts a labourer engaged in the arduous task of sawing a large block of stone, a process requiring immense patience and physical endurance. The composition is structured around the central figure, who sits upon a block while operating a frame saw, with a water bucket positioned nearby to cool the blade or clear debris. The background features a modest workshop structure and trees, providing a sense of place for this manual occupation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print includes Dutch text above and below the image, which serves to contextualise the scene within a broader philosophical framework. The verses compare the physical act of sawing stone to the passage of time and the inevitable separation of soul and body. This combination of visual imagery and didactic poetry was common in eighteenth-century Dutch publications, where everyday labour was frequently used as a metaphor for human existence and the virtues of perseverance. The artist employs precise, controlled lines to define the textures of the stone, the wooden frame of the saw, and the clothing of the worker. The shading is achieved through cross-hatching, a technique that provides volume to the figure and depth to the scene without relying on excessive tonal variation. This work offers a glimpse into the historical perception of manual trades, framing the stone sawyer not merely as a worker, but as an emblem of the steady, relentless progress of time. It is a fine example of the intersection between technical printmaking skill and the moralising literature popular in the Netherlands during this period.\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\/fransen-trekken-breda-binnen-1793-joannes-bemme\" 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;\"\u003eFransen trekken Breda binnen, 1793 - Joannes Bemme — Johannes Adriaansz. Bemme\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510579204431,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510593851727,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510593884495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58510593917263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58510593950031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58510593982799,"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":58510594015567,"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":58510594048335,"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":58510594081103,"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":58510594113871,"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":58510594146639,"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":58510594179407,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Steenzaager-The-Stone-Sawyer-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786438927985.jpg?v=1787098346"},{"product_id":"de-steenhouwer-the-stonecutter-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Steenhouwer (The Stonecutter) - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn eighteenth-century Dutch etching depicting a stonecutter at work, from the series Menselyk Bedryf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Steenhouwer, originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf (Human Occupations), a collection documenting various trades and crafts in the early eighteenth-century Netherlands. Cornelis van der Sys provides a detailed view of a stonecutter at work, capturing the physical labour required to shape building materials. The composition centres on the artisan, who is shown mid-motion with a mallet, focused on a large block of stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene includes architectural elements in the background, suggesting an urban workshop environment. The artist employs a precise etching technique to define the textures of the stone, the worker's clothing, and the surrounding tools. Above the image, the text identifies the subject, while the verses below offer a moralising interpretation of the trade, comparing the physical construction of a house to the spiritual building of the church. This blend of secular labour and religious allegory is characteristic of the period's didactic literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, the print offers insight into the tools and methods of the era. The inclusion of the original Dutch text adds a layer of cultural context, reflecting the values and social structure of the time. The print is presented here with its original margins and typography, preserving the aesthetic of an eighteenth-century book illustration. It serves as a study of both the history of labour and the graphic traditions 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\/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\/gezicht-op-de-kweekschool-voor-de-zeevaart-te-amsterdam-cornelis-brouwer\" 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;\"\u003eGezicht op de Kweekschool voor de Zeevaart te Amsterdam - Cornelis Brouwer — Cornelis Brouwer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510579827023,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510607548751,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510607581519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58510607614287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58510607647055,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58510607679823,"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":58510607712591,"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":58510607745359,"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":58510607778127,"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":58510607810895,"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":58510607843663,"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":58510607876431,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Steenhouwer-The-Stonecutter-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786439192354.jpg?v=1787098372"},{"product_id":"de-tichelaar-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Tichelaar - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching depicting a Dutch brickmaker at work, part of the Menselyk Bedryf series documenting traditional trades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Tichelaar, originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf, a collection documenting various trades and occupations in the late seventeenth-century Netherlands. The work depicts a brickmaker at his station, accompanied by assistants who shape and prepare the clay. The composition balances the foreground activity of the workers with a distant view of a kiln and river transport, providing context for the industrial scale of brick production during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist, Cornelis van der Sys, employs a precise etching technique to capture the textures of the clay, the wooden workbench, and the surrounding environment. The inclusion of text above and below the image frame is characteristic of the didactic nature of the Menselyk Bedryf series, which often paired visual representations of labour with moralising verses. These verses draw parallels between the physical act of brickmaking and spiritual themes, reflecting the cultural values of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan der Sys demonstrates a clear grasp of perspective and anatomical proportion, typical of the period's focus on observational accuracy. The scene offers a glimpse into the daily life of Dutch artisans, documenting the tools and methods employed in the construction industry. The print serves as a historical record of early modern manufacturing processes, stripped of romanticism and presented with a focus on the mechanics of the trade. The fine lines and cross-hatching create a sense of depth, drawing the viewer into the workspace while maintaining the formal structure of a book illustration. This piece is a valuable example of how print culture functioned as both a source of information and a vehicle for social commentary in 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\/abraham-and-sara-at-table-gerard-de-lairesse\" 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;\"\u003eAbraham and Sara at Table - Gérard de Lairesse — Gérard de Lairesse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/landschap-bij-de-steeg-carel-nicolaas-storm-van-s-gravesande\" 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;\"\u003eLandschap bij De Steeg - Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande — Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510764278095,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510766899535,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510766932303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58510766965071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58510766997839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58510767030607,"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":58510767063375,"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":58510767096143,"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":58510767128911,"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":58510767161679,"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":58510767194447,"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":58510767227215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Tichelaar_Poster_CompositorV1_1786439436467.jpg?v=1787099179"},{"product_id":"mijnwerker-the-miner-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"Mijnwerker (The Miner) - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Dutch etching from the early eighteenth century depicting a miner at rest, accompanied by moralising verse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled Mijnwerker (The Miner), originates from the Dutch tradition of moralising genre prints. Cornelis van der Sys depicts a solitary figure resting near the entrance of a mine, surrounded by the tools of his trade. The composition balances the physical labour of the worker with the rugged, cavernous environment behind him. The artist employs fine, hatched lines to create texture in the rock faces and the worker's clothing, providing a sense of depth and atmosphere typical of early eighteenth-century printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is accompanied by Dutch text, which frames the miner's toil within a broader philosophical context. The verses reflect on the hidden value of the earth and the human effort required to extract its treasures. This combination of image and text was common in contemporary publications, where visual art served to illustrate moral or social observations. The miner, seated with his pickaxe and cart, is presented not merely as a labourer, but as a subject for contemplation regarding the nature of industry and the pursuit of wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan der Sys captures the quiet moment of respite in a harsh working environment. The contrast between the light illuminating the miner and the dark, shadowed recesses of the mine entrance draws the viewer's eye to the central figure. The print remains a clear example of the period's interest in documenting various trades and professions, often imbuing these depictions with didactic meaning. The work is presented here as a high-quality fine art print, preserving the delicate line work and the historical character of the original etching.\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\/brillenverkoper-the-spectacle-seller-arnold-houbraken\" 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;\"\u003eBrillenverkoper (The Spectacle Seller) - Arnold Houbraken — Arnold Houbraken\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510765326671,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510770471247,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510770504015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58510770536783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58510770569551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58510770602319,"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":58510770635087,"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":58510770667855,"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":58510770700623,"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":58510770733391,"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":58510770766159,"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":58510770798927,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Mijnwerker-The-Miner-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786439647701.jpg?v=1787099241"},{"product_id":"de-balansemaaker-the-balance-maker-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Balansemaaker (The Balance Maker) - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed eighteenth-century Dutch etching depicting a balance maker at work, accompanied by moralising verses on the nature of balance and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Cornelis van der Sys, titled De Balansemaaker, provides a window into the professional life of an eighteenth-century Dutch craftsman. The composition depicts a workshop interior where a balance maker is engaged in his trade, surrounded by the tools of his profession. Hanging from the ceiling are various scales, while the artisan sits at a workbench, focused on the delicate calibration of his instruments. A customer stands to the left, observing the process, which adds a narrative quality to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is part of a broader series documenting various trades and occupations, a common subject in Dutch printmaking of the period. The inclusion of text above and below the image serves both a descriptive and moralising purpose, typical of the era's didactic approach to genre subjects. The upper text identifies the trade, while the lower verses offer a philosophical reflection on the nature of balance, linking the physical act of weighing goods to the metaphorical weighing of one's own character and moral choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan der Sys employs a precise, controlled line to define the workshop environment. The perspective is clear and orderly, reflecting the rational nature of the craft being depicted. The contrast between the light entering from the window and the shadowed interior creates a sense of depth, drawing the viewer into the quiet, focused atmosphere of the shop. This print is an example of the meticulous attention to detail found in Dutch graphic arts, where the everyday activities of urban life were documented with both technical skill and a sense of social observation. The work remains a valuable record of historical craftsmanship and the cultural values associated with industry and integrity in the Netherlands during the early eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510774075727,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510776861007,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510776893775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58510776926543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58510776959311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58510776992079,"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":58510777024847,"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":58510777057615,"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":58510777090383,"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":58510777123151,"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":58510777155919,"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":58510777188687,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Balansemaaker-The-Balance-Maker-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786439793142.jpg?v=1787099595"},{"product_id":"de-goudsmit-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Goudsmit - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed eighteenth-century etching depicting a Dutch goldsmith at work, taken from the Menselyk Bedryf series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Goudsmit, originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf, a collection documenting various trades and professions in the Netherlands during the early eighteenth century. Cornelis van der Sys captures the interior of a goldsmith's workshop with precise attention to the tools and environment of the craft. The central figure sits at a workbench, focused on a small object, while an assistant stands nearby, observing the process. The composition utilises light from a window to define the workspace, creating a clear distinction between the artisan and the surrounding tools of the trade, such as the anvil and bellows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print includes Dutch text above and below the image, which provides moral commentary on the nature of material wealth and the pursuit of spiritual goals. This combination of visual documentation and didactic verse was common in Dutch print culture, where the depiction of daily labour often carried deeper allegorical meanings. The line work is fine and controlled, typical of the etching techniques employed by Dutch masters of the period to convey texture and depth within a small format. The artist provides a glimpse into the technical reality of the goldsmith, showing the specific equipment required for metalwork, including the furnace area and the various implements scattered across the bench. By documenting these specific trades, Van der Sys preserves a record of the economic life of the Dutch Republic, reflecting the value placed on craftsmanship and industry. The print is a clear example of how eighteenth-century artists balanced observational detail with the cultural expectations of their audience, providing both a practical view of a workshop and a reflection on the vanity of earthly possessions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510918549839,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510933426511,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510933459279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58510933492047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58510933524815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58510933557583,"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":58510933590351,"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":58510933623119,"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":58510933655887,"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":58510933688655,"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":58510933721423,"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":58510933754191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Goudsmit_Poster_CompositorV1_1786440394725.jpg?v=1787099893"},{"product_id":"de-zilversmit-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Zilversmit - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn eighteenth-century etching by Cornelis van der Sys depicting a silversmith at work, taken from the series Menselyk Bedryf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Zilversmit, originates from the publication Menselyk Bedryf, a collection documenting various trades and crafts in the early eighteenth-century Netherlands. Cornelis van der Sys provides a detailed view into the workshop of a silversmith, capturing the physical labour involved in metalworking. The central figure stands at the forge, holding tongs to manipulate a piece of heated metal, while an assistant works in the background. The composition is structured to show the tools of the trade, including hammers and anvils, arranged within the confined space of the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan der Sys employs a precise, linear technique characteristic of Dutch printmaking from this period. The hatching creates depth and texture, particularly in the rendering of the fireplace and the metallic surfaces. The inclusion of Dutch verse below the image provides a moralising commentary on the nature of wealth and the pursuit of material goods, a common theme in the literature and art of the time. The text contrasts the physical act of refining silver with the spiritual condition of the soul, reflecting the cultural values of the Dutch Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, this print offers insight into the division of labour and the technical processes of a silversmith's shop. The figures are depicted in contemporary work attire, providing a record of period-appropriate clothing and workshop organisation. The print is an example of how visual media were used to categorise and describe the social and economic life of the era. Its clarity and focus on the tools and actions of the craftsman make it a study of both artistic skill and historical documentation.\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":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510920286543,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510936801615,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510936834383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58510936867151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58510936899919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58510936932687,"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":58510936965455,"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":58510936998223,"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":58510937030991,"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":58510937063759,"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":58510937096527,"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":58510937129295,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Zilversmit_Poster_CompositorV1_1786440627155.jpg?v=1787099926"},{"product_id":"diamantslijper-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"Diamantslijper - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seventeenth-century etching depicting diamond cutters at work, taken from the series Menselyk Bedryf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled Diamantslijper, originates from the publication Menselyk Bedryf (Human Occupations), a series documenting various trades and crafts in the Netherlands during the late seventeenth century. The work depicts the specialised labour of diamond cutting, a profession that held significant economic weight in Amsterdam at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on two figures engaged in the precise task of grinding stones. The foreground figure stands at a workbench, hunched over the equipment, while a second individual works at a circular grinding wheel in the middle distance. The artist employs fine, cross-hatched lines to define the wooden structures of the machinery and the shadows within the workshop. The architectural setting includes large, multi-paned windows, which provide the necessary natural light for such exacting work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanying the image is a Dutch verse, which reflects the moralising tone common in seventeenth-century didactic literature. The text contrasts the vanity of wearing precious stones with the spiritual value of inner beauty. By documenting the physical reality of the workshop alongside these philosophical observations, the print offers a view into the intersection of commerce, industry, and social commentary in the Dutch Republic. The technical execution demonstrates the precision required of printmakers during this period, using varied line weights to create a sense of depth and texture within the confined space of the workshop. This piece is a historical record of a specific trade, capturing the tools, posture, and environment of the diamond cutter with clarity and detail.\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\/abraham-and-sara-at-table-gerard-de-lairesse\" 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;\"\u003eAbraham and Sara at Table - Gérard de Lairesse — Gérard de Lairesse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/landschap-bij-de-steeg-carel-nicolaas-storm-van-s-gravesande\" 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;\"\u003eLandschap bij De Steeg - Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande — Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510928576847,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510943027535,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510943060303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58510943093071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58510943125839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58510943158607,"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":58510943191375,"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":58510943224143,"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":58510943256911,"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":58510943289679,"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":58510943322447,"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":58510943355215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Diamantslijper_Poster_CompositorV1_1786440845702.jpg?v=1787100099"},{"product_id":"parelboorder-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"Parelboorder - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching depicting a pearl driller at work, taken from the series 'Menselyk Bedryf'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Cornelis van der Sys originates from the publication 'Menselyk Bedryf' (Human Occupations), a series documenting various trades and crafts in the Netherlands during the late seventeenth century. The work depicts a pearl driller at his workbench, focused on the delicate task of boring a hole through a pearl. The composition provides a glimpse into the workshop environment, showing the tools of the trade and the physical posture required for such precise manual labour. In the background, a doorway opens to a street scene, adding spatial depth to the interior setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is accompanied by moralising Dutch verse, a common feature in seventeenth-century didactic literature. The text draws a parallel between the physical process of drilling a pearl and the spiritual condition of the soul. It suggests that, much like a pearl hidden within an oyster, a person's true value is often obscured by their outward appearance or earthly life, only to be revealed in the afterlife. This combination of technical documentation and religious allegory reflects the cultural values of the period, where everyday labour was frequently used as a vehicle for philosophical or theological reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the etching demonstrates the fine line work characteristic of the era. Van der Sys employs cross-hatching to define the shadows within the workshop, creating a sense of volume and texture on the wooden surfaces and the figures' clothing. The clarity of the lines allows for a detailed observation of the tools and the artisan's concentration. This print is a valuable historical record of early modern craftsmanship, capturing both the reality of the workshop and the intellectual climate of the Dutch Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510947582287,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511018918223,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511018950991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511018983759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58511019016527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511019049295,"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":58511019082063,"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":58511019114831,"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":58511019147599,"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":58511019180367,"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":58511019213135,"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":58511019245903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Parelboorder_Poster_CompositorV1_1786441085670.jpg?v=1787100775"},{"product_id":"de-zwaardveger-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Zwaardveger - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1718 etching by Cornelis van der Sys depicting a Dutch sword polisher at work, from the Menselyk Bedryf series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Zwaardveger, originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf (Human Occupations), published in 1718. Cornelis van der Sys provides a detailed look into the daily life of a seventeenth-century Dutch tradesman. The composition centres on a sword polisher standing in his workshop, holding a blade for inspection. A second figure sits at a workbench, engaged in the meticulous task of finishing metalwork. The background reveals a glimpse of a Dutch street scene, providing context to the urban environment where such artisans operated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is characteristic of the period, combining technical precision with a moralising tone. The accompanying Dutch text, written by Jan van Gysen, reflects the cultural tendency to pair visual depictions of labour with philosophical or religious commentary. The verses contrast the violence associated with the sword against the peaceful nature of a lamb, suggesting that the artisan's work exists within a broader social and ethical framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the work employs fine, controlled lines to define the textures of the workshop, the clothing of the figures, and the architectural elements of the building. The use of cross-hatching creates depth and shadow, drawing the eye toward the central interaction between the two men. A dog sits patiently in the foreground, a common motif in Dutch genre prints that adds a sense of domestic realism to the scene. This print offers a window into the specialised trades that supported the economy of the Dutch Republic, capturing the quiet focus of a craftsman at work. It is a fine example of how printmaking served as both a record of contemporary life and a vehicle for didactic poetry during the early eighteenth century.\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\/abraham-and-sara-at-table-gerard-de-lairesse\" 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;\"\u003eAbraham and Sara at Table - Gérard de Lairesse — Gérard de Lairesse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/landschap-bij-de-steeg-carel-nicolaas-storm-van-s-gravesande\" 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;\"\u003eLandschap bij De Steeg - Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande — Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510953021775,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511019639119,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511019671887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511019704655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58511019737423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511019770191,"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":58511019802959,"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":58511019835727,"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":58511019868495,"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":58511019901263,"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":58511019934031,"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":58511019966799,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Zwaardveger_Poster_CompositorV1_1786441236175.jpg?v=1787100888"},{"product_id":"de-lootgieter-the-plumber-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Lootgieter (The Plumber) - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed eighteenth-century Dutch etching depicting a plumber at work, complete with period-accurate tools and accompanying moralising verse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Lootgieter (The Plumber), is a characteristic example of eighteenth-century Dutch genre illustration. It belongs to a series depicting various trades and professions, often accompanied by moralising verses. The composition centres on a plumber at work, using a portable furnace to heat his tools, while an assistant climbs a ladder against a building facade. The background features a typical Dutch townscape, complete with a church spire, providing a sense of place and daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is executed with fine, precise lines, typical of the etching techniques employed by Dutch masters of the period. The artist captures the texture of the tools, the clothing of the figures, and the architectural details with clarity. The inclusion of text above and below the image frame is a standard feature of such didactic prints, which were intended to educate the viewer on both the nature of the trade and the spiritual or moral lessons associated with it. The verse reflects on the necessity of labour and the grace of God, a common theme in the literature and art of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, this work offers a glimpse into the tools and methods of the plumbing trade in the early modern period. The portable brazier, the lead piping, and the ladder are all rendered with attention to their functional purpose. The print is presented here as a high-quality reproduction, preserving the fine detail of the original plate. It is an ideal piece for those interested in the history of trades, Dutch graphic art, or the intersection of daily life and moral philosophy in historical European society.\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\/abraham-and-sara-at-table-gerard-de-lairesse\" 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;\"\u003eAbraham and Sara at Table - Gérard de Lairesse — Gérard de Lairesse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/landschap-bij-de-steeg-carel-nicolaas-storm-van-s-gravesande\" 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;\"\u003eLandschap bij De Steeg - Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande — Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510956265807,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511028027727,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511028060495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511028093263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58511028126031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511028158799,"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":58511028191567,"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":58511028224335,"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":58511028257103,"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":58511028289871,"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":58511028322639,"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":58511028355407,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Lootgieter-The-Plumber-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786441566140.jpg?v=1787100969"},{"product_id":"de-roeremaaker-the-gunsmith-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Roeremaaker (The Gunsmith) - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1694 etching by Cornelis van der Sys depicting a seventeenth-century gunsmith at work, from the Menselyk Bedryf series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Roeremaaker, originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf (Human Occupations), published in Amsterdam in 1694. Cornelis van der Sys provides a detailed view into the workshop of a seventeenth-century gunsmith. The central figure is shown hunched over a firearm, meticulously adjusting the mechanism while resting his foot on a stool. To the left, another worker carries a wooden stock, while a third figure works in the background. The scene is framed by stone arches, suggesting an open-air or semi-enclosed workshop environment typical of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition employs fine, hatched lines to define the textures of the wooden stocks, the metal barrels, and the rough masonry of the workshop walls. The inclusion of text above and below the image provides moralising commentary, a common feature in Dutch prints of this era. The verses reflect on the nature of weaponry and the spiritual struggle, contrasting physical arms with the metaphorical weapons of prayer and piety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan der Sys captures the technical reality of the trade with precision. The tools, the posture of the craftsmen, and the arrangement of the muskets leaning against the wall offer a glimpse into the daily labour of the Dutch Republic. The print is a fine example of the genre tradition, where the depiction of common trades served both as a record of contemporary life and a vehicle for didactic instruction. The work is printed on paper, maintaining the crispness of the original copperplate lines. It is an excellent piece for those interested in the history of technology, seventeenth-century Dutch social life, or the development of printmaking techniques.\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\/abraham-and-sara-at-table-gerard-de-lairesse\" 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;\"\u003eAbraham and Sara at Table - Gérard de Lairesse — Gérard de Lairesse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/landschap-bij-de-steeg-carel-nicolaas-storm-van-s-gravesande\" 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;\"\u003eLandschap bij De Steeg - Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande — Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58510958952783,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511025897807,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511025930575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511025963343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58511025996111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511026028879,"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":58511026061647,"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":58511026094415,"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":58511026127183,"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":58511026159951,"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":58511026192719,"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":58511026225487,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Roeremaaker-The-Gunsmith-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786441445061.jpg?v=1787101142"},{"product_id":"de-geelgieter-the-brass-founder-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Geelgieter (The Brass Founder) - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Dutch etching from the 'Menselyk Bedryf' series, depicting a brass founder at work in his workshop, accompanied by moralising verse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Cornelis van der Sys depicts a brass founder, or 'geelgieter', at work within his workshop. The scene is part of a series titled 'Menselyk Bedryf', which translates to 'Human Occupation'. The composition captures the interior of a Dutch workshop, where the artisan stands at a workbench, focused on his craft. A second figure is visible in the background, seated at a separate station. The room is filled with the tools and products of the trade, including various metal castings, moulds, and finished brass objects such as candlesticks and bells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is accompanied by Dutch text, which serves as a moralising commentary on the nature of appearance versus reality. The verse suggests that while brass may shine like gold, it cannot withstand the test of fire, serving as a metaphor for worldly goods that lack true value. The artist employs precise, linear hatching to define the textures of the metal objects and the wooden furniture, creating a sense of depth within the confined space of the workshop. The lighting, filtered through a window, illuminates the central figure and the objects on the workbench, drawing the viewer's eye to the details of the casting process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan der Sys was a Dutch engraver and draughtsman active during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. His work often documented the trades and daily life of the period, providing a visual record of contemporary craftsmanship. This print is a fine example of the genre, combining technical skill with the didactic themes common in Dutch art of the era. The inclusion of the text below the image frames the visual content within a broader philosophical context, typical of the moralising prints produced in the Netherlands at the time.\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\/visitation-in-blue-maurice-denis\" 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;\"\u003eVisitation in Blue - Maurice Denis — Maurice Denis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511038742863,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511061713231,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511061745999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511061778767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58511061811535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511061844303,"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":58511061877071,"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":58511061909839,"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":58511061942607,"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":58511061975375,"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":58511062008143,"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":58511062040911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Geelgieter-The-Brass-Founder-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786441807064.jpg?v=1787101911"},{"product_id":"de-tinnegieter-the-pewterer-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Tinnegieter (The Pewterer) - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century Dutch etching depicting a pewterer at work in his shop, from the series Menselyk Bedryf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Tinnegieter (The Pewterer), originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf (Human Occupations), published in Amsterdam during the late seventeenth century. The work depicts a traditional pewter workshop, a common subject for Dutch artists who documented the daily labour and trades of the period. The composition focuses on the artisan at his counter, meticulously finishing a plate, while a customer enters the shop from the street. The shelves behind the craftsman are filled with finished wares, including plates, tankards, and vessels, which demonstrate the variety of goods produced by such workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan der Sys employs a precise, linear style typical of Dutch printmaking from this era. The cross-hatching provides texture to the metal surfaces and the interior shadows, creating a sense of depth within the confined space of the shop. Through the open doorway, a glimpse of the Dutch streetscape provides context for the location of the business. The inclusion of didactic verse at the top and bottom of the print is characteristic of the moralising tone often found in seventeenth-century Dutch publications, where the physical act of crafting metal serves as a metaphor for the refinement of the human spirit. The print offers a clear view into the material culture of the time, documenting the tools, clothing, and architectural details of a working-class environment. It remains a valuable record of the economic and social life in the Netherlands during the late seventeenth century, capturing the quiet industry of a specialised trade.\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":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511040971087,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511062663503,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511062696271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511062729039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58511062761807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511062794575,"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":58511062827343,"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":58511062860111,"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":58511062892879,"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":58511062925647,"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":58511062958415,"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":58511062991183,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Tinnegieter-The-Pewterer-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786441924745.jpg?v=1787101967"},{"product_id":"de-koperslager-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Koperslager - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn eighteenth-century Dutch etching depicting a coppersmith at work, from the series Menselyk Bedryf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Koperslager, originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf (Human Occupations), published in Amsterdam around 1718. The work depicts a coppersmith at his workbench, captured in the act of shaping metal with a hammer. The composition is divided into two distinct zones: the interior workshop where the artisan focuses on his task, and a glimpse through an open doorway into a street scene where another figure continues the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs precise, linear hatching to define the textures of the metal vessels, the wooden stool, and the architectural elements of the workshop. The inclusion of text above and below the image provides a moralising context, common in Dutch prints of this period, which equates the physical labour of the craftsman with the spiritual refinement of the human soul. The scene offers a window into the daily life of an eighteenth-century tradesman, documenting the tools and environment of a metalworking shop with observational clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan der Sys utilises a balanced composition, drawing the eye from the central figure to the background activity. The print is characteristic of the period's interest in documenting various professions, often pairing technical observation with didactic verse. The fine lines of the etching process allow for the depiction of small details, such as the leaded glass windows and the various pots stored on shelves. This piece is a representative example of the genre prints that circulated in the Netherlands, serving both as a record of urban industry and a vehicle for philosophical reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511053783375,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511077409103,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511077441871,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511077474639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58511077507407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511077540175,"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":58511077572943,"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":58511077605711,"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":58511077638479,"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":58511077671247,"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":58511077704015,"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":58511077736783,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Koperslager_Poster_CompositorV1_1786442069495.jpg?v=1787102187"},{"product_id":"de-gouddraadtrekker-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Gouddraadtrekker - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed eighteenth-century etching depicting a gold wire drawer at work, accompanied by a moralising poem from the Menselyk Bedryf series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Cornelis van der Sys originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf, a collection of prints documenting various trades and crafts in the Netherlands during the early eighteenth century. The work depicts a gold wire drawer at his workbench, focused on the precise task of pulling metal through a draw plate. The composition provides a clear view of the workshop environment, including the tools of the trade, such as spools and scales, arranged on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the background, a secondary scene shows figures in a domestic setting, adding a layer of narrative context to the professional activity. The print includes a didactic poem in Dutch below the image, which draws a moral comparison between the process of refining gold wire and the virtuous conduct of a person navigating life. The text suggests that just as the wire maintains its quality through the narrow draw plate, a person maintains their character through the trials of existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the print demonstrates the precise line work characteristic of Dutch etching from this period. Van der Sys employs cross-hatching to define the shadows within the workshop, creating a sense of depth and volume. The architectural elements, such as the window and the doorway, frame the central figure effectively. This piece offers a glimpse into the industrial and social history of the Dutch Republic, capturing the intersection of manual labour and moral philosophy that was common in the literature and visual arts of the time. The print is a historical document of eighteenth-century craftsmanship, preserved with its original typography and poetic commentary.\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\/delphian-sibyl-timothy-cole\" 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;\"\u003eDelphian Sibyl - Timothy Cole — Timothy Cole\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511062565199,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511094579535,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511094612303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511094645071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58511094677839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511094710607,"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":58511094743375,"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":58511094776143,"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":58511094808911,"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":58511094841679,"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":58511094874447,"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":58511094907215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Gouddraadtrekker_Poster_CompositorV1_1786442285173.jpg?v=1787102278"},{"product_id":"de-goudslaager-the-goldbeater-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Goudslaager (The Goldbeater) - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1694 etching by Cornelis van der Sys depicting a goldbeater at work, part of the Menselyk Bedryf series on Dutch trades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Goudslaager, is part of the series Menselyk Bedryf (Human Occupations), published in Amsterdam in 1694. The work depicts a goldbeater at his workbench, captured in the act of hammering gold leaf. The scene is rendered with the precise, linear quality characteristic of late seventeenth-century Dutch printmaking. The artist, Cornelis van der Sys, employs a clear, observational style to document the physical labour involved in this traditional craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, the primary figure sits on a stool, his arm raised with a hammer, focused on the material before him. A second figure is visible to the left, engaged in a related task. Through a window or opening in the background, a secondary scene shows two figures interacting, providing a sense of depth and context to the workshop environment. A small dog rests on the floor, adding a touch of domestic realism to the industrial setting. The composition is framed by text, which includes the title and a moralising verse in Dutch, a common feature in prints of this period that sought to link professional life with philosophical or religious reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan der Sys uses hatching and cross-hatching to define the forms and suggest the play of light within the interior. The print is a document of the artisanal practices of the era, offering a glimpse into the specialised trades that supported the Dutch economy. The inclusion of the verse beneath the image suggests that the print was intended for a literate audience, likely serving as both a record of contemporary industry and a prompt for contemplation on the nature of material wealth and human vanity. The work remains a clear example of the didactic nature of Dutch genre prints, where the depiction of labour is frequently paired with commentary on the human condition.\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\/staande-man-in-wapenrusting-anthonie-van-den-bos\" 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;\"\u003eStaande man in wapenrusting - Anthonie van den Bos — Anthonie van den Bosch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511139438927,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511141798223,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511141830991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511141863759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58511141896527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511141929295,"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":58511141962063,"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":58511141994831,"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":58511142027599,"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":58511142060367,"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":58511142093135,"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":58511142125903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Goudslaager-The-Goldbeater-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786442436673.jpg?v=1787102803"},{"product_id":"de-horologiemaaker-the-clockmaker-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Horologiemaaker (The Clockmaker) - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century Dutch etching depicting a clockmaker at work, accompanied by moralising verses on the passage of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Cornelis van der Sys, titled De Horologiemaaker, originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf (Human Occupations). The work depicts a seventeenth-century Dutch workshop where a clockmaker sits at a workbench, focused on the delicate mechanisms of a timepiece. Beside him, an assistant or apprentice observes the process. The room is filled with the tools of the trade, including various clocks mounted on the walls and shelves, which provide a sense of the professional environment of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan der Sys employs a precise, linear technique characteristic of Dutch printmaking from this era. The composition uses a clear perspective, drawing the eye from the foreground workbench toward the open window, which reveals a glimpse of a canal-side town. The inclusion of text above and below the image serves a didactic purpose, common in moralising prints of the time. The verses reflect on the passage of time, using the clockmaker as a metaphor for the brevity of human life. The text warns the viewer to prepare their soul while the clock of life is still running, as once the weight has run down, no amount of wealth or status can rewind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print offers a window into the daily life and philosophical preoccupations of the Dutch Republic. It captures the intersection of technical craft and moral instruction, a recurring theme in the art of the period. The fine lines and cross-hatching demonstrate the technical skill required to render the textures of wood, metal, and fabric within a small format. This piece is a representative example of how print culture disseminated both professional knowledge and ethical guidance to a broad audience in the early eighteenth century.\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":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511275983183,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511339880783,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511339913551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511339946319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58511339979087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511340011855,"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":58511340044623,"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":58511340077391,"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":58511340110159,"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":58511340142927,"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":58511340175695,"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":58511340208463,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Horologiemaaker-The-Clockmaker-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786442645168.jpg?v=1787103032"},{"product_id":"de-timmerman-the-carpenter-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Timmerman (The Carpenter) - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Dutch etching from the series Menselyk Bedryf, depicting a carpenter at work with accompanying moralising verse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Cornelis van der Sys, titled De Timmerman, originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf (Human Occupations). The work depicts a carpenter at his trade, captured in a moment of focused labour. The central figure sits upon a large timber beam, wielding a mallet and chisel to shape the wood. In the background, other workers are visible on scaffolding, providing a sense of a busy construction site. The composition is typical of Dutch genre prints from the period, which often sought to document the daily lives and crafts of the working class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print includes a title header and a moralising verse in Dutch, which was a common feature in seventeenth and eighteenth-century European print culture. The text reflects on the nature of building, drawing a parallel between the construction of physical houses and the preparation for the afterlife. The etching technique allows for fine detail in the wood grain, the tools scattered on the ground, and the textures of the workers' clothing. The cross-hatching and line work create a sense of depth and volume within the scene, despite the relatively small scale of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan der Sys was active in the Netherlands during a time when the documentation of trades was a popular subject for artists and publishers. This print provides a glimpse into the tools and methods of a carpenter in the early eighteenth century. The inclusion of the verse adds a layer of social and religious commentary, typical of the era's didactic approach to art. The print is a clear example of how technical skill was applied to both artistic representation and the dissemination of moral values through visual 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":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511296561487,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511358886223,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511358918991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511358951759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58511358984527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511359017295,"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":58511359050063,"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":58511359082831,"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":58511359115599,"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":58511359148367,"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":58511359181135,"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":58511359213903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Timmerman-The-Carpenter-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786443006879.jpg?v=1787103343"},{"product_id":"de-munter-the-moneyer-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Munter (The Moneyer) - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching depicting a minting workshop, accompanied by moralising Dutch poetry regarding the nature of wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Munter (The Moneyer), originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf, a collection documenting various trades and professions during the Dutch Golden Age. The work depicts a busy minting workshop, where the central figure strikes a coin with a hammer. The composition captures the technical process of currency production, showing the physical labour involved in the creation of silver and gold coinage. In the background, other workers operate a furnace, providing a glimpse into the industrial environment of a seventeenth-century mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print includes Dutch verses above and below the central image. These lines offer a moral commentary on the nature of wealth, contrasting the pursuit of material riches with spiritual values. The text warns against the corrupting influence of gold and silver, suggesting that the human heart should seek higher purpose rather than worldly gain. This combination of visual documentation and didactic poetry was a common feature in Dutch emblem books and trade illustrations of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the etching displays the fine line work characteristic of the era. The artist employs cross-hatching to define the shadows within the workshop, creating a sense of depth and volume. The figures are rendered with attention to their specific tasks, from the primary moneyer to the assistants tending the fire. The architectural setting, with its arched windows and stone walls, provides a structured frame for the activity. This print serves as a historical record of early modern manufacturing techniques, while simultaneously functioning as a moralising piece of literature. It offers a window into the social and economic values of the Dutch Republic, where the pride in craftsmanship was often balanced by a cautious attitude towards the accumulation of capital.\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\/staande-man-in-wapenrusting-anthonie-van-den-bos\" 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;\"\u003eStaande man in wapenrusting - Anthonie van den Bos — Anthonie van den Bosch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/man-and-woman-in-conversation-ferdinand-kobell\" 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 in Conversation - Ferdinand Kobell — Ferdinand Kobell\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511300985167,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511335031119,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511335063887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511335096655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58511335129423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511335162191,"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":58511335194959,"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":58511335227727,"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":58511335260495,"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":58511335293263,"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":58511335326031,"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":58511335358799,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Munter-The-Moneyer-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786442788572.jpg?v=1787103446"},{"product_id":"speldenmaaksters-the-pin-makers-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"Speldenmaaksters (The Pin Makers) - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Cornelis van der Sys depicting the daily operations of a Dutch pin-making workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled Speldenmaaksters, originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf, a collection documenting various trades and crafts of the late seventeenth-century Netherlands. Cornelis van der Sys provides a detailed view into the workshop of pin makers, capturing the manual labour involved in this specific industry. The composition is divided into distinct zones: in the foreground, two women sit on stools, their hands occupied with the precise assembly of pins. Their posture suggests a repetitive, disciplined workflow. In the background, other figures continue their tasks, providing a sense of the busy environment typical of such small-scale manufacturing units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is characteristic of the period's interest in documenting everyday life and the mechanics of production. The artist employs fine, controlled lines to define the textures of the clothing, the wooden furniture, and the architectural elements of the workshop. Through the open doorway, a glimpse of a townscape adds depth to the scene, connecting the interior workspace with the broader urban context. The inclusion of text above and below the image serves both as a title and a moralising verse, a common feature in Dutch prints of this era. These verses often linked the physical act of labour to broader philosophical or religious observations. The work offers a clear, unadorned look at the realities of seventeenth-century craft, free from the idealisation found in other genres of the time. 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The composition belongs to the tradition of Dutch genre prints, which often documented the daily activities of tradespeople alongside moralising verses. The central figure, a craftsman, stands at his workbench, while an apprentice or assistant is visible in the background. The scene is framed by architectural elements, including a window that looks out onto a street, providing a sense of depth and spatial context typical of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is part of a series titled 'Menselyk Bedryf' (Human Occupations), a common theme in seventeenth and eighteenth-century Dutch printmaking. These works functioned as both visual records of urban labour and vehicles for didactic poetry. The text above the image, 'Best gekift, Minst gemist' (Best contested, least missed), introduces the moral lesson, while the stanza below expands upon the metaphorical connection between the cabinetmaker's craft and the cultivation of wisdom within the human heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the work demonstrates the precise line quality characteristic of Dutch etching from this era. Van der Sys employs varied hatching to define the textures of the wooden furniture, the tools of the trade, and the play of light entering the workshop. The figures are rendered with a focus on their posture and the physical reality of their labour. This print offers a glimpse into the domestic and professional life of the Dutch Republic, capturing the intersection of manual skill and philosophical reflection. 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Cornelis van der Sys captures the turner at work, focusing on the mechanical process of shaping wood on a lathe. The composition is divided between the interior workshop and a glimpse of the exterior street, providing a sense of the artisan's place within the broader urban environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs fine, precise lines to delineate the tools, the wooden components, and the physical posture of the turner. The scene is observational, documenting the specific equipment and techniques employed by woodworkers of the period. The inclusion of text above and below the image, typical of the Menselyk Bedryf series, provides a moralising or descriptive context for the craft, reflecting the period's interest in categorising human labour and social roles. The etching style is characteristic of Dutch printmaking from the era, prioritising clarity and technical accuracy over dramatic flair. The figures are rendered with a focus on their functional movements, while the surrounding workshop is filled with the clutter of production, including shavings on the floor and finished vessels nearby. This work offers a window into the daily life of a seventeenth-century craftsman, preserving the details of a trade that was essential to the material culture of the time. The print remains a valuable record for those interested in the history of technology and the social history 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\/plate-39-three-standing-male-figures-jan-de-bisschop\" 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;\"\u003ePlate 39: Three Standing Male Figures - Jan de Bisschop — Jan de Bisschop\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/allegory-on-the-government-of-the-city-of-amsterdam-gerard-de-lairesse\" 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;\"\u003eAllegory on the Government of the City of Amsterdam - Gerard de Lairesse — Gerard de Lairesse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511385166159,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58528325894479,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58528325927247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58528325960015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58528325992783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58528326025551,"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":58528326058319,"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":58528326091087,"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":58528326123855,"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":58528326156623,"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":58528326189391,"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":58528326222159,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Draajer-The-Turner-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786443271125.jpg?v=1787247058"},{"product_id":"de-messemaaker-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Messemaaker - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching depicting a Dutch knife maker at his workbench, from the 'Menselyk Bedryf' series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Cornelis van der Sys originates from the series 'Menselyk Bedryf' (Human Occupations), a collection documenting various trades and crafts in the Netherlands during the early eighteenth century. The work depicts a knife maker at his workbench, surrounded by the tools of his trade. An anvil sits prominently in the foreground, while a collection of finished blades is visible in a container nearby. To the left, two figures stand in an open doorway, observing the artisan at work. The scene is framed by architectural elements that provide a sense of depth and context to the workshop environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print includes Dutch text above and below the image, which serves to moralise the craft. The verses reflect the period's interest in linking manual labour to philosophical or ethical observations about human nature and the dangers of misuse. Van der Sys employs precise, controlled lines to define the textures of the workshop, from the metallic sheen of the tools to the rougher surfaces of the wooden furniture. The composition is balanced, directing the viewer's eye from the central figure of the craftsman to the secondary figures in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, this print offers a glimpse into the daily life of a Dutch artisan. It captures the specific equipment and spatial arrangement of a seventeenth-century workshop. The clarity of the etching technique allows for the observation of small details, such as the individual blades and the structure of the anvil. This piece is a representative example of the didactic print culture that flourished in the Netherlands, where visual art frequently functioned as a medium for social commentary and the documentation of professional life.\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\/andromache-bewailing-the-death-of-hector-domenico-cunego\" 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;\"\u003eAndromache Bewailing the Death of Hector - Domenico Cunego — Domenico Cunego\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511391195471,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58528317276495,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58528317309263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58528317342031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58528317374799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58528317407567,"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":58528317440335,"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":58528317473103,"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":58528317505871,"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":58528317538639,"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":58528317571407,"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":58528317604175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Messemaaker_Poster_CompositorV1_1786440154944.jpg?v=1787246974"},{"product_id":"de-spiegelmaker-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Spiegelmaker - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching depicting a Dutch mirror maker at work, from the series Menselyk Bedryf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Spiegelmaker, originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf (Human Occupations), a collection documenting various trades and crafts in the late seventeenth-century Netherlands. The work depicts a mirror maker within his workshop, holding a finished, ornate mirror frame. The composition provides a glimpse into the daily life of a craftsman, with the interior space balanced by a view through an open window onto a canal scene. The artist employs precise, fine lines to define the texture of the mirror frame, the clothing of the figures, and the architectural details of the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornelis van der Sys captures the quiet concentration of the trade. The mirror maker stands in the foreground, while a second figure works at a bench in the background. The inclusion of the canal scene outside adds depth to the composition, grounding the workshop in a specific urban environment. The text accompanying the image, typical of the period, provides a moralising or philosophical commentary on the nature of reflection and reality, a common theme in Dutch art of this era. The etching demonstrates the technical skill required for small-scale printmaking, where every mark contributes to the overall clarity of the scene. The work serves as a historical record of Dutch craftsmanship, documenting the tools and settings of a specialised trade. The print is characterised by its clean lines and balanced composition, typical of the illustrative style used in Dutch publications of the late seventeenth century. 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The print depicts a cooper at work, using a hammer to secure the hoops around a wooden barrel. The scene is set in an outdoor workshop, with another figure visible in the background tending to a fire, likely heating the barrel staves to make them pliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is typical of the period, combining a realistic portrayal of manual labour with moralising text. The Dutch inscription above and below the image provides both a literal description of the trade and a metaphorical lesson. The text suggests that just as a barrel must be tightly sealed to prevent leakage, a person must hold fast to religious teachings to preserve the soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the work displays the precise line quality characteristic of Dutch etching from this era. The artist uses cross-hatching to create depth and shadow, particularly in the clothing of the cooper and the interior of the workshop. The perspective is functional, focusing the viewer on the physical interaction between the craftsman and his materials. As a historical document, the print offers insight into the tools and methods of the cooperage trade, which was essential for the storage and transport of goods in the Dutch maritime economy. The inclusion of the verse reflects the cultural tendency of the time to integrate daily work with spiritual reflection, turning a simple occupational study into a broader commentary on human conduct.\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":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578078531919,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578084135247,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578084168015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578084200783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578084233551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578084266319,"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":58578084299087,"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":58578084331855,"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":58578084364623,"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":58578084397391,"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":58578084430159,"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":58578084462927,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Kuiper_Poster_CompositorV1_1787826493467.jpg?v=1787827524"},{"product_id":"de-schuiermaaker-the-brushmaker-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Schuiermaaker (The Brushmaker) - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching depicting a Dutch brushmaker at work, part of the Menselyk Bedryf series documenting traditional trades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Schuiermaaker, originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf (Human Occupations), a collection documenting various trades and crafts in the Netherlands during the late seventeenth century. The work depicts a brushmaker at his workbench, attending to a customer who holds a basket. The scene is framed by the tools of the trade, with various brushes hanging from the rafters of the workshop. In the background, a townscape featuring a church and a stone bridge provides a sense of place, grounding the commercial activity within a typical Dutch urban setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornelis van der Sys employs a precise, linear style characteristic of the period. The cross-hatching techniques define the shadows and textures of the clothing and the wooden structure of the shop. The composition is balanced, with the figures positioned in the foreground to allow for clear observation of their interaction. Below the image, a Dutch verse provides moral commentary on the nature of the trade, comparing the physical act of cleaning dust and dirt to the spiritual necessity of cleansing the soul. This combination of visual documentation and didactic text was common in Dutch print culture, where images of daily life often carried deeper allegorical meanings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, the print offers insight into the material culture of the era, showing the specific types of brushes produced and the attire of the working class. The clarity of the lines and the attention to detail in the workshop environment demonstrate the technical proficiency of the artist. This piece is a fine example of how seventeenth-century Dutch artists recorded the ordinary activities of their society, blending observation with moral instruction.\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\/gezicht-op-beverwijk-abraham-rademaker\" 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;\"\u003eGezicht op Beverwijk - Abraham Rademaker — Abraham Rademaker\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gezicht-op-kasteel-doorwerth-hendrik-spilman\" 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;\"\u003eGezicht op Kasteel Doorwerth - Hendrik Spilman — Hendrik Spilman\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578119328079,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578137547087,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578137579855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578137612623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578137645391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578137678159,"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":58578137710927,"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":58578137743695,"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":58578137776463,"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":58578137809231,"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":58578137841999,"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":58578137874767,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Schuiermaaker-The-Brushmaker-_Poster_CompositorV1_1787827690251.jpg?v=1787827942"},{"product_id":"de-mandemaaker-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Mandemaaker - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century Dutch etching depicting a basket maker at work, featuring moralising verse from the Menselyk Bedryf series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Mandemaaker, originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf (Human Occupations), a collection documenting various trades and crafts in the Netherlands during the late seventeenth century. The work depicts a basket maker seated at the base of a tree, focused on the construction of a wicker vessel. The artist employs fine, precise lines to define the texture of the woven materials and the rough bark of the tree, creating a clear sense of form within the small frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove the image, the text identifies the subject, while the verses below provide a moralising commentary common to the period. The Dutch text reflects on the futility of worldly pursuits, using the image of a leaky basket as a metaphor for the transient nature of human effort. This combination of visual documentation and didactic poetry was a popular format for Dutch prints of the era, intended to educate the viewer on both the realities of manual labour and the virtues of spiritual mindfulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornelis van der Sys captures the quiet concentration of the artisan, placing him in a rural setting that suggests the integration of work into the daily rhythm of life. The composition is balanced, with the verticality of the tree and the upright wicker frame contrasting with the seated figure. The etching demonstrates the technical skill required to render light and shadow through hatching and cross-hatching, techniques that provide depth to the scene without the use of colour. This print offers a glimpse into the social and economic fabric of the Dutch Republic, where the depiction of common trades served as a record of the diverse activities that sustained the population. It remains a piece of historical interest for those studying the intersection of art, industry, and moral philosophy in the seventeenth century.\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\/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":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578182897999,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578187190607,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578187223375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578187256143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578187288911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578187321679,"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":58578187354447,"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":58578187387215,"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":58578187419983,"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":58578187452751,"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":58578187485519,"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":58578187518287,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Mandemaaker_Poster_CompositorV1_1787827867372.jpg?v=1787828547"},{"product_id":"de-bezemmaaker-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Bezemmaaker - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed eighteenth-century etching depicting a broom maker at work, from the series Menselyk Bedryf, accompanied by moralising Dutch verse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Bezemmaaker, originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf (Human Occupations), a collection documenting various trades and crafts in the Netherlands during the early eighteenth century. Cornelis van der Sys captures a domestic scene where a broom maker sits by an open doorway, focused on his task while a woman stands nearby holding a bundle of twigs. The composition uses the threshold of the workshop to connect the interior activity with the street scene visible outside, a common device in Dutch genre prints of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is accompanied by didactic verses in Dutch, which provide a moralising interpretation of the trade. The text equates the physical act of sweeping with the spiritual cleansing of the soul, a reflection of the period's tendency to link daily labour with religious instruction. The etching technique employs fine cross-hatching to define the textures of the straw, the clothing of the figures, and the shadows within the room. The artist maintains a clear focus on the tools and materials of the trade, providing a historical record of the methods used by artisans in the Dutch Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan der Sys demonstrates a precise hand in the rendering of the figures and the architectural details of the doorway. The print serves as a window into the social and economic life of the era, where the dignity of manual work was frequently celebrated in print culture. The inclusion of the verse beneath the image transforms the scene from a simple observation of a craft into a broader commentary on virtue and industry. This print is a characteristic example of the pedagogical approach taken by Dutch artists who sought to document the diverse roles within their society through accessible, narrative-driven imagery.\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":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578196955471,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578200166735,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578200199503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578200232271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578200265039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578200297807,"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":58578200330575,"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":58578200363343,"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":58578200396111,"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":58578200428879,"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":58578200461647,"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":58578200494415,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Bezemmaaker_Poster_CompositorV1_1787828135411.jpg?v=1787828710"},{"product_id":"de-zeevemaaker-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Zeevemaaker - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century Dutch etching depicting a sieve maker at work, part of a series documenting traditional trades and moral lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Zeevemaaker, originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf (Human Occupations), a collection documenting the various trades and crafts of the late seventeenth-century Netherlands. Cornelis van der Sys captures the workshop of a sieve maker, a common yet essential profession of the period. The composition focuses on the artisan at work, surrounded by the tools of his trade, including finished sieves of varying sizes and materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is rendered with the precise line work characteristic of Dutch printmaking from this era. Through the open window, one observes a glimpse of a townscape, providing context to the urban setting of the workshop. The inclusion of figures, including a child assisting on the floor, adds a narrative quality to the image, typical of the genre scenes that were popular among the Dutch middle class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanying the visual depiction is a moralising verse in Dutch, a common feature in such series. The text draws a parallel between the physical act of sifting materials and the metaphorical sifting of one's own character, urging the viewer to separate good from evil. This combination of technical documentation and didactic poetry reflects the cultural values of the time, where daily labour was often imbued with religious or ethical significance. The print serves as a record of historical craft practices, preserving the methods and tools used by tradespeople in the late 1600s. The artist employs cross-hatching to create depth and shadow, ensuring the figures and objects are clearly defined against the background. This work provides a window into the social and economic life of the Dutch Republic, documenting the mundane activities that supported the broader society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578225987919,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578230968655,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578231001423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578231034191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578231066959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578231099727,"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":58578231132495,"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":58578231165263,"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":58578231198031,"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":58578231230799,"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":58578231263567,"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":58578231296335,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Zeevemaaker_Poster_CompositorV1_1787828372806.jpg?v=1787828925"},{"product_id":"de-stoelemaaker-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Stoelemaaker - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching depicting a Dutch chairmaker at work, from the series Menselyk Bedryf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Cornelis van der Sys originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf (Human Occupations), a collection of prints documenting various trades and crafts in the Netherlands during the late seventeenth century. The work depicts a chairmaker at his bench, surrounded by the tools and materials of his trade. The composition is structured to provide a clear view into the workshop, with a window in the background offering a glimpse of a Dutch townscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan der Sys employs precise, fine lines to define the textures of the wooden furniture, the woven rush seats, and the clothing of the figures. The scene is framed by text, which was common in contemporary emblem books and instructional prints of the period. The Dutch inscription provides a moralising commentary on the nature of material goods, suggesting that even objects of value are subject to decay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, the print offers insight into the organisation of a small-scale craft workshop. The presence of multiple figures suggests a division of labour, with one individual focusing on the assembly of frames while another works on the seating. The artist captures the atmosphere of the workshop through careful attention to light and shadow, creating a sense of depth within the confined space. This print is a representative example of the Dutch interest in documenting the daily lives and labour of the working classes, a theme that permeated the visual culture of the era. The inclusion of the text block integrates the visual narrative with the literary traditions of the time, reflecting the didactic purpose often associated with such series.\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\/kitchen-interior-with-still-life-david-teniers-the-younger\" 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;\"\u003eKitchen Interior with Still Life - David Teniers the Younger — David Teniers the Younger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578248663375,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578266358095,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578266390863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578266423631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578266456399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578266489167,"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":58578266521935,"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":58578266554703,"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":58578266587471,"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":58578266620239,"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":58578266653007,"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":58578266685775,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Stoelemaaker_Poster_CompositorV1_1787828886899.jpg?v=1787829149"},{"product_id":"de-glasblaezer-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Glasblaezer - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century Dutch etching depicting a glassblower at work, from the series Menselyk Bedryf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Glasblaezer, originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf (Human Occupations), a collection documenting various trades and crafts in the late seventeenth-century Netherlands. Cornelis van der Sys provides a detailed view into the workshop of a glassblower, capturing the physical demands and technical processes of the craft. The central figure stands, manipulating a blowpipe with focused attention, while a seated assistant works nearby. The background reveals the furnace, a source of heat and light, rendered with cross-hatching to suggest the texture of brickwork and the intensity of the fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is typical of Dutch genre prints of the period, which often combined visual documentation of daily life with moralising or didactic text. Below the image, the Dutch verses provide a metaphorical interpretation of the glassblowing process, comparing the refinement of glass in the furnace to the spiritual preparation of the virtuous soul. The print reflects the period's interest in the mechanics of labour and the classification of societal roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the work demonstrates the precision of Dutch etching during this era. The artist employs varied line weights to distinguish between the foreground figures, the tools of the trade, and the architectural elements of the workshop. The inclusion of the text as an integral part of the print layout is characteristic of the book illustration traditions of the time. This piece offers a glimpse into the industrial history of the Netherlands, documenting the tools and attire associated with glass production. It serves as a record of the artisanal practices that supported the Dutch economy, presented with the clarity and narrative focus common to the print culture of the late seventeenth century.\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":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578282185039,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578298536271,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578298569039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578298601807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578298634575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578298667343,"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":58578298700111,"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":58578298732879,"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":58578298765647,"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":58578298798415,"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":58578298831183,"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":58578298863951,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Glasblaezer_Poster_CompositorV1_1787829215239.jpg?v=1787829400"},{"product_id":"de-brouwer-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Brouwer - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn eighteenth-century etching by Cornelis van der Sys depicting a brewer at work, part of the Menselyk Bedryf series documenting Dutch trades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Brouwer, originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf (Human Occupations), published in 1729. Cornelis van der Sys provides a detailed observation of a seventeenth-century brewery, capturing the physical labour involved in the production of beer. The central figure is shown pouring liquid into a row of wooden barrels, a task that requires precision and strength. In the background, a crane system is visible, used for moving heavy materials within the brewery yard. The architectural elements, including the arched doorway and the industrial equipment, provide a sense of the scale and organisation of such trade facilities during the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is accompanied by Dutch verse, a common feature in didactic works of this era. The text reflects on the nature of thirst and the act of providing refreshment, linking the physical process of brewing to broader philosophical or moral observations. The etching technique allows for fine detail in the textures of the wooden barrels and the clothing of the workers. The composition is structured to guide the viewer from the foreground action to the secondary activities occurring in the background, creating a sense of a busy, functioning workspace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan der Sys was a Dutch engraver and draughtsman who contributed to the documentation of various trades and social activities. His work in the Menselyk Bedryf series serves as a visual record of the daily lives of tradespeople. The print is presented here as a high-quality reproduction, preserving the fine lines and tonal variations of the original copperplate etching. It offers an insight into the history of Dutch industry and the graphic arts of the early eighteenth century.\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\/still-life-with-a-boy-blowing-soap-bubbles-gerrit-dou\" 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;\"\u003eStill Life with a Boy Blowing Soap Bubbles - Gerrit Dou — Gerrit Dou\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578282905935,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578296013135,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578296045903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578296078671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578296111439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578296144207,"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":58578296176975,"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":58578296209743,"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":58578296242511,"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":58578296275279,"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":58578296308047,"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":58578296340815,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Brouwer_Poster_CompositorV1_1787829087126.jpg?v=1787829413"},{"product_id":"de-wagenmaker-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Wagenmaker - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching depicting a Dutch wheelwright at work, from the series Menselyk Bedryf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Wagenmaker, originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf (Human Occupations), a collection documenting various trades and crafts in the Netherlands during the late seventeenth century. The work depicts a wheelwright at his bench, engaged in the physical labour of constructing a wooden wheel. The composition focuses on the artisan, whose posture conveys the exertion required for the task. Beside him, a large wheel rests on the ground, providing a clear visual indicator of his profession. The background includes a modest rural structure and a distant tower, elements that ground the scene in a recognisable Dutch setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is accompanied by Dutch verse, a common feature in this series, which provides moral or philosophical commentary on the trade. The text reflects the cultural tendency of the period to find spiritual or societal meaning in everyday labour. The etching technique employs fine, controlled lines to define the textures of the wood, the artisan's clothing, and the surrounding environment. The shading is achieved through cross-hatching, which adds depth to the figure and the workshop area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, this print offers insight into the tools and methods of a seventeenth-century wheelwright. The inclusion of the verse elevates the image from a simple technical study to a piece of social commentary. The work is representative of the broader interest in documenting the diverse roles that sustained the Dutch economy and society during this era. The print is presented here as a high-quality reproduction, capturing the fine detail of the original etching plate.\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\/gezicht-op-beverwijk-abraham-rademaker\" 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;\"\u003eGezicht op Beverwijk - Abraham Rademaker — Abraham Rademaker\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gezicht-op-kasteel-doorwerth-hendrik-spilman\" 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;\"\u003eGezicht op Kasteel Doorwerth - Hendrik Spilman — Hendrik Spilman\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578346770767,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578356076879,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578356109647,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578356142415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578356175183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578356207951,"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":58578356240719,"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":58578356273487,"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":58578356306255,"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":58578356339023,"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":58578356371791,"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":58578356404559,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Wagenmaker_Poster_CompositorV1_1787829698245.jpg?v=1787830025"},{"product_id":"de-zeilemaaker-the-sailmaker-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Zeilemaaker (The Sailmaker) - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching depicting a Dutch sailmaker at work, from the series Menselyk Bedryf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Zeilemaaker, originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf (Human Occupations), a collection documenting various trades and crafts in the Netherlands during the late seventeenth century. Cornelis van der Sys provides a detailed view of a sailmaker at work, seated on a bench while stitching heavy canvas. The composition places the artisan in the foreground, with the tools of his trade and piles of fabric surrounding him. In the background, the scene opens to a harbour filled with ships, establishing the connection between the craftsman and the maritime industry that defined the Dutch economy of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is accompanied by Dutch verse, which serves both to describe the physical labour and to offer a moralising reflection on the nature of human effort. The text draws a parallel between the physical act of rigging a ship and the spiritual preparation of the soul. Van der Sys employs a precise, linear technique characteristic of Dutch printmaking of the era, using hatching and cross-hatching to define the textures of the canvas, the wooden structures, and the distant rigging of the vessels. The inclusion of the tree and the harbour setting provides a sense of place, grounding the figure within a busy, functional environment. This work is a record of the social and economic life of the Dutch Republic, capturing the quiet concentration of a skilled worker amidst the bustle of a port city. The print remains a clear example of how seventeenth-century artists documented the daily routines of the working class, blending observational detail with the didactic tone common to the literature and art of the time.\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\/gezicht-op-beverwijk-abraham-rademaker\" 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;\"\u003eGezicht op Beverwijk - Abraham Rademaker — Abraham Rademaker\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gezicht-op-kasteel-doorwerth-hendrik-spilman\" 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;\"\u003eGezicht op Kasteel Doorwerth - Hendrik Spilman — Hendrik Spilman\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578347491663,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578358600015,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578358632783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578358665551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578358698319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578358731087,"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":58578358763855,"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":58578358796623,"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":58578358829391,"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":58578358862159,"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":58578358894927,"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":58578358927695,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Zeilemaaker-The-Sailmaker-_Poster_CompositorV1_1787829811008.jpg?v=1787830035"},{"product_id":"de-naaldemaaker-the-needle-maker-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Naaldemaaker (The Needle Maker) - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching depicting the interior of a needle-making workshop, part of a series documenting traditional Dutch trades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Naaldemaaker, originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf (Human Occupations), a collection documenting the various trades and crafts of the late seventeenth-century Netherlands. Cornelis van der Sys provides a detailed view into a needle-making workshop, capturing the physical labour and the specific tools required for the production of metal goods. The composition is structured around a central workbench where artisans are engaged in the precise tasks of shaping and finishing needles. To the right, a large grinding wheel dominates the foreground, suggesting the mechanical processes involved in the trade. The background reveals a glimpse of a town street, grounding the workshop within a broader urban context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print includes Dutch text above and below the image, which serves to moralise the trade. The inscription reflects the period's interest in linking professional activity to ethical conduct. The artist employs fine, controlled lines to delineate the textures of the wooden furniture, the metallic sheen of the tools, and the folds of the workers' clothing. The perspective is carefully managed to guide the eye through the cramped, busy interior of the shop. This work is a historical record of pre-industrial manufacturing, offering insight into the division of labour and the daily environment of Dutch craftsmen. The inclusion of the verse adds a layer of social commentary, common in prints of this era, which often sought to educate the viewer on the virtues of industry and the potential pitfalls of greed. The print remains a clear example of the documentary style prevalent in Dutch printmaking during the late seventeenth century.\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\/tafelgezelschap-jurriaan-andriessen\" 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;\"\u003eTafelgezelschap - Jurriaan Andriessen — Jurriaen Andriessen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578399920463,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578408341839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578408374607,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578408407375,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578408440143,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578408472911,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578408505679,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578408538447,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578408571215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578408603983,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578408636751,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578408669519,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Naaldemaaker-The-Needle-Maker-_Poster_CompositorV1_1787830245572.jpg?v=1787830541"},{"product_id":"de-glazenmaker-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Glazenmaker - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Cornelis van der Sys depicting a glazier at work, taken from the series Menselyk Bedryf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Cornelis van der Sys, titled De Glazenmaker, originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf (Human Occupations). The work depicts a glazier at his trade, carefully repairing a leaded window pane. Beside him, a second figure stoops over a wooden crate containing glass sheets, suggesting the mobile nature of the profession during the late seventeenth century. The scene is set against a backdrop of a Dutch town square, complete with a well and distant gabled architecture, providing a sense of daily life in the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is structured with a clear focus on the artisan, using fine, controlled lines to define the textures of the clothing, the lead cames of the window, and the surrounding masonry. The inclusion of Dutch verse above and below the image serves to moralise the occupation, contrasting the practical utility of glass with spiritual or philosophical reflections on human vanity. Such prints were common in the Netherlands, where they functioned as both documentation of urban trades and vehicles for social commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan der Sys employs a precise etching technique to capture the play of light and shadow, particularly on the wall where the glazier works. The print demonstrates the technical skill expected of Dutch printmakers of the era, who often balanced observational accuracy with the didactic requirements of their patrons. The work remains a useful record of historical tools and methods used by glaziers, while also offering a glimpse into the social fabric of the Dutch Republic. The clarity of the lines and the balanced arrangement of the figures make this a representative example of late seventeenth-century graphic art, capturing a moment of quiet industry within an urban environment.\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":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578400018767,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578414567759,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578414600527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578414633295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578414666063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578414698831,"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":58578414731599,"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":58578414764367,"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":58578414797135,"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":58578414829903,"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":58578414862671,"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":58578414895439,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Glazenmaker_Poster_CompositorV1_1787830386838.jpg?v=1787830542"},{"product_id":"de-smit-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Smit - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed eighteenth-century Dutch etching depicting a blacksmith at his forge, accompanied by moralising verse regarding the value of industrious labour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Smit, is a representative example of the moralising genre scenes produced in the Netherlands during the early eighteenth century. Cornelis van der Sys captures a blacksmith at his forge, a subject that served as a common metaphor for the industrious nature of man. The composition focuses on the artisan at work, with the glowing embers of the furnace providing a dramatic light source that illuminates the interior of the workshop. The anvil, tongs, and hammer are rendered with precise detail, reflecting the artist's technical proficiency with the etching needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is part of a series titled Menselyk Bedryf, which translates to Human Occupations. These works were intended to provide both visual documentation of contemporary trades and didactic commentary on the virtues of labour. The Dutch text included below the image serves as a moral lesson, comparing the shaping of hot iron to the cultivation of one's own character. The verse suggests that just as iron must be worked while it glows, a person must apply themselves to self-improvement during the active years of their life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan der Sys employs a controlled, linear style typical of the period. The cross-hatching creates depth within the confined space of the smithy, while the figures remain grounded in their environment. The inclusion of the plate number and the series title indicates its original purpose as part of a larger collection of prints intended for educational or decorative use. This piece offers a glimpse into the daily life of a Dutch tradesman, presented through the lens of Enlightenment-era moral philosophy. The print remains a clear record of the intersection between artistic practice and social instruction in 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\/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\/stilleven-met-oosterse-muilen-august-allebe\" 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;\"\u003eStilleven met oosterse muilen - August Allebé — August Allebé\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578443796815,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578451988815,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578452021583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578452054351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578452087119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578452119887,"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":58578452152655,"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":58578452185423,"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":58578452218191,"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":58578452250959,"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":58578452283727,"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":58578452316495,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Smit_Poster_CompositorV1_1787830532505.jpg?v=1787830824"},{"product_id":"de-beeldhouwer-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Beeldhouwer - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn eighteenth-century Dutch etching depicting a sculptor at work in his studio, from the series Menselyk Bedryf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Beeldhouwer, originates from the publication Menselyk Bedryf, a series documenting various trades and crafts in the early eighteenth-century Netherlands. Cornelis van der Sys provides a view into a sculptor's workshop, capturing the physical labour involved in transforming raw stone into a finished figure. The central figure sits on a wooden bench, focused on his task, while a large, partially completed statue stands to his right. The workshop is filled with the tools of the trade, including smaller busts and figures arranged on shelves in the background, suggesting a space dedicated to both production and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition employs a narrative approach, common in Dutch genre prints of the period. A small child stands to the left, observing the process, while other figures appear in the background, adding a sense of activity to the scene. The text accompanying the image, written in Dutch, draws a moral parallel between the sculptor's work and divine creation, comparing the removal of excess stone to the refinement of the human soul. This didactic element was typical of the era, where visual art often served to convey philosophical or religious lessons alongside technical documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe etching technique allows for fine detail, particularly in the rendering of the sculptor's clothing and the texture of the stone figures. The lines are precise, creating a clear distinction between the foreground subjects and the architectural elements of the studio. This print offers a glimpse into the working conditions and social status of artisans in the Dutch Republic. It is a piece of historical documentation that records the tools, methods, and environment of a traditional craft, presented with the clarity and attention to detail characteristic of the period's printmaking traditions.\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":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578480824655,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578493112655,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578493145423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578493178191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578493210959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578493243727,"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":58578493276495,"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":58578493309263,"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":58578493342031,"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":58578493374799,"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":58578493407567,"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":58578493440335,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Beeldhouwer_Poster_CompositorV1_1787830814913.jpg?v=1787831246"},{"product_id":"pottenbakker-draait-een-pot-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"Pottenbakker draait een pot - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Dutch etching depicting a potter at his wheel, accompanied by moralising verse regarding the fragility of human life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Cornelis van der Sys depicts a potter at work, a subject that fits within the tradition of Dutch genre prints documenting daily trades and crafts. The composition centres on the artisan, who is shown seated at his wheel, shaping a vessel from clay. The workshop environment is rendered with attention to the tools of the trade, including shelves filled with finished ceramics in the background and a secondary figure visible through an open doorway. The scene is framed by Dutch text, which provides a moralising commentary on the nature of human existence, comparing the fragility of the clay vessel to the life of a person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan der Sys employs a precise, linear technique characteristic of early eighteenth-century printmaking. The hatching and cross-hatching define the forms and create a sense of depth within the modest workshop space. The inclusion of the text above and below the image suggests this print was part of a larger series or a didactic publication, common in the period, where visual representations of labour were paired with philosophical or religious verses. The work captures the quiet focus of the craftsman, providing a glimpse into the material culture of the era. The contrast between the interior workspace and the exterior view adds a layer of spatial complexity to the small-scale print. This piece is a fine example of how Dutch artists documented the various occupations that sustained the economy and social fabric of the time, often imbuing these mundane activities with symbolic meaning.\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\/the-bitter-drinker-adriaen-brouwer\" 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;\"\u003eThe Bitter Drinker - Adriaen Brouwer — Adriaen Brouwer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578484625743,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578497962319,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578497995087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578498027855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578498060623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578498093391,"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":58578498126159,"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":58578498158927,"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":58578498191695,"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":58578498224463,"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":58578498257231,"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":58578498289999,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Pottenbakker-draait-een-pot_Poster_CompositorV1_1787830981101.jpg?v=1787831300"},{"product_id":"de-pruikemaaker-the-wigmaker-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Pruikemaaker (The Wigmaker) - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1718 etching by Cornelis van der Sys depicting a wigmaker at work, part of the 'Menselyk Bedryf' series on human occupations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Cornelis van der Sys originates from the series 'Menselyk Bedryf' (Human Occupations), published in 1718. The work depicts a wigmaker standing outside his shop, meticulously attending to a wig held in his hands. Beside him, two wig stands display finished products, while a dog rests on the pavement at his feet. In the background, a typical Dutch street scene unfolds, providing a glimpse into the urban environment of the early eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is accompanied by Dutch verses that offer a moralising commentary on the trade. The text reflects the period's interest in categorising social roles and human activities through both visual and literary means. Van der Sys employs a precise, linear technique characteristic of the era's printmaking, using cross-hatching to define the textures of the wigs, the clothing of the artisan, and the architectural elements of the surrounding buildings. The composition balances the foreground figure with the receding perspective of the street, creating a clear sense of space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a document of social history, the print captures the specific tools and presentation methods of the wigmaker, a profession that was essential to the fashion and social status of the time. The inclusion of the dog and the passersby adds a layer of everyday realism to the scene, moving beyond a simple trade advertisement to a broader observation of city life. The work remains a valuable record of the material culture and professional hierarchies of the Dutch Republic. Its clean lines and balanced composition make it an excellent example of the didactic print tradition, where art served to educate the public on the various crafts that sustained the economy and social order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578520867151,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578551701839,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578551734607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578551767375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578551800143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578551832911,"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":58578551865679,"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":58578551898447,"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":58578551931215,"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":58578551963983,"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":58578551996751,"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":58578552029519,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Pruikemaaker-The-Wigmaker-_Poster_CompositorV1_1787831355046.jpg?v=1787831692"},{"product_id":"de-lederbereider-the-leather-tanner-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Lederbereider (The Leather Tanner) - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed eighteenth-century etching depicting a leather tanner at work, from the Menselyk Bedryf series documenting Dutch trades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Cornelis van der Sys originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf, a collection documenting various trades and occupations in the Netherlands during the early eighteenth century. The print depicts a leather tanner at work, hunched over a wooden beam as he scrapes a hide. The scene is set outdoors near a structure, with a secondary figure visible in the background, providing a glimpse into the daily labour of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the conventions of Dutch genre prints, which often combined visual documentation of manual labour with moralising or didactic verse. The text below the image, attributed to the poet Jan Luiken or his circle, reflects on the utility of the tanner's craft, drawing a parallel between the transformation of raw animal hides into useful leather and the refinement of the human spirit. The artist employs precise, linear hatching to define the textures of the hide, the wooden tools, and the surrounding environment, creating a clear sense of space and activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan der Sys was active in the early 1700s, a period when the documentation of urban and rural trades became a popular subject for printmakers. These works provide a record of historical techniques and tools that have long since vanished from common practice. The print is presented here as a high-quality reproduction, capturing the fine detail of the original etching plate. It offers a window into the economic life of the Dutch Republic, where the mastery of specific crafts was essential to the prosperity of the nation. The work is a study in both technical skill and the social history of labour, presented with the clarity characteristic of the era's printmaking traditions.\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\/operation-on-foot-adriaen-brouwer\" 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;\"\u003eOperation on Foot - Adriaen Brouwer — Adriaen Brouwer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578526110031,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578558124367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578558157135,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578558189903,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578558222671,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578558255439,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578558288207,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578558320975,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578558353743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578558386511,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578558419279,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578558452047,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Lederbereider-The-Leather-Tanner-_Poster_CompositorV1_1787831554110.jpg?v=1787831770"},{"product_id":"de-kammemaker-the-comb-maker-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Kammemaker (The Comb Maker) - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Cornelis van der Sys depicting a Dutch comb maker at work in his workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Cornelis van der Sys depicts the interior of a seventeenth-century Dutch workshop dedicated to the production of combs. The scene is part of a series documenting various trades and professions, a popular subject for artists of the period who sought to record the daily activities of the urban working class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, a craftsman sits on a low stool, focused on shaping a piece of material, likely horn or wood, while two other figures work in the background. The composition is structured to provide a clear view of the tools and techniques employed by the comb maker. The workshop is filled with finished products hanging from the ceiling beams, while shelves line the walls, suggesting a productive and organised environment. Through the window, a glimpse of a Dutch townscape provides context for the location of the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print includes a descriptive title and a didactic poem in Dutch, which reflects the moralising tone often found in such depictions of labour. The text comments on the nature of the craft and draws a parallel between the physical act of untangling hair and the metaphorical state of the human heart. The etching technique allows for fine detail in the rendering of the tools and the textures of the workshop, capturing the atmosphere of a busy trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornelis van der Sys was a Dutch engraver and draughtsman active during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. His work often focused on the documentation of contemporary life, providing a visual record of the social and economic structures of the time. This piece is a representative example of the genre, offering a view into the specialised crafts that supported the urban economy 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\/gezicht-op-beverwijk-abraham-rademaker\" 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;\"\u003eGezicht op Beverwijk - Abraham Rademaker — Abraham Rademaker\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gezicht-op-kasteel-doorwerth-hendrik-spilman\" 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;\"\u003eGezicht op Kasteel Doorwerth - Hendrik Spilman — Hendrik Spilman\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578571985231,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578592006479,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578592039247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578592072015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578592104783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578592137551,"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":58578592170319,"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":58578592203087,"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":58578592235855,"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":58578592268623,"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":58578592301391,"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":58578592334159,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Kammemaker-The-Comb-Maker-_Poster_CompositorV1_1787832007901.jpg?v=1787832181"},{"product_id":"de-blaasbalkmaaker-the-bellows-maker-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Blaasbalkmaaker (The Bellows Maker) - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn eighteenth-century etching depicting a Dutch bellows maker at work, part of the Menselyk Bedryf series documenting traditional trades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled De Blaasbalkmaaker, originates from the series Menselyk Bedryf (Human Occupations), a collection documenting various trades and crafts in the eighteenth-century Netherlands. The work depicts a bellows maker at his workbench, surrounded by the tools of his trade. A younger assistant stands nearby, observing the process. Through the workshop window, a glimpse of a Dutch townscape provides context, grounding the scene in a specific urban environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is typical of the period, combining technical observation with moralising verse. The text accompanying the image serves to elevate the humble craft of bellows making into a broader philosophical reflection on the nature of breath, fire, and spirit. The artist employs fine, precise lines to delineate the textures of the leather bellows, the wooden tools, and the architectural details visible in the background. The shading is achieved through delicate cross-hatching, creating a sense of depth within the confined space of the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornelis van der Sys captures the quiet industry of the artisan. The focus remains on the physical act of creation, with the bellows maker positioned as the central figure. The inclusion of the poem beneath the image is a characteristic feature of this series, linking the visual representation of labour to the intellectual and religious climate of the time. This print offers a window into the daily life of a Dutch craftsman, preserving a moment of production that was essential to the domestic and industrial life of the era. The work is a fine example of the documentary impulse that drove many printmakers of the eighteenth century to record the diversity of human activity, ensuring that the methods and tools of these trades were documented for posterity.\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\/gezicht-op-beverwijk-abraham-rademaker\" 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;\"\u003eGezicht op Beverwijk - Abraham Rademaker — Abraham Rademaker\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gezicht-op-kasteel-doorwerth-hendrik-spilman\" 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;\"\u003eGezicht op Kasteel Doorwerth - Hendrik Spilman — Hendrik Spilman\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578590138703,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578619793743,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578619826511,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578619859279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578619892047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578619924815,"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":58578619957583,"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":58578619990351,"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":58578620023119,"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":58578620055887,"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":58578620088655,"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":58578620121423,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Blaasbalkmaaker-The-Bellows-Maker-_Poster_CompositorV1_1787832120652.jpg?v=1787832278"},{"product_id":"de-zadelmaker-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Zadelmaker - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn eighteenth-century Dutch etching depicting a saddler at work, part of a series documenting various trades and occupations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Cornelis van der Sys depicts a saddler at work, a scene belonging to a broader series titled 'Menselyk Bedryf' (Human Occupations). The composition captures a moment of interaction between the craftsman and a customer, who stands beside a horse. The saddler is shown adjusting equipment, while various leather goods hang from the exterior of the workshop, providing a clear indication of the trade. A small dog sits quietly in the foreground, adding a domestic detail to the urban setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work employs fine, precise lines characteristic of early eighteenth-century Dutch printmaking. Van der Sys uses cross-hatching to define shadows and textures, particularly in the leather items and the horse's coat. The inclusion of text above and below the image frame serves both as a title and a moralising verse, a common feature in Dutch prints of this period. The poem reflects on the nature of control, comparing the taming of a horse to the discipline of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan der Sys was active in the Netherlands during a period when genre scenes documenting daily life and trades were popular among collectors. This print offers a glimpse into the material culture of the era, showing the tools and products of a saddler. The perspective is shallow, focusing the viewer's attention on the figures and the immediate environment of the workshop. The print is preserved with its original plate marks and typography, maintaining the integrity of the historical document. It provides a record of the specialised crafts that supported the transport and agricultural needs 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\/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":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578742083919,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578789073231,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578789105999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578789138767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578789171535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578789204303,"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":58578789237071,"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":58578789269839,"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":58578789302607,"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":58578789335375,"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":58578789368143,"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":58578789400911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Zadelmaker_Poster_CompositorV1_1787832446894.jpg?v=1787832801"},{"product_id":"de-schoenmaker-cornelis-van-der-sys","title":"De Schoenmaker - Cornelis van der Sys","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn eighteenth-century Dutch etching depicting a shoemaker at work, from the series 'Menselyk Bedryf'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Cornelis van der Sys depicts a busy shoemaker's workshop, a common subject in Dutch genre art. The scene captures the daily labour of the trade: a master craftsman stands while a customer tries on a shoe, and an assistant works in the background. The composition is structured around the interior space of the shop, with tools and materials hanging from the ceiling and shelves, providing a glimpse into the material culture of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is part of a larger series titled 'Menselyk Bedryf' (Human Occupations), which documented various trades and crafts. These works often combined visual representation with moralising or philosophical text. The verses printed below the image reflect on the nature of the shoe as a metaphor for the soul's journey, suggesting that just as a shoe protects the foot for a path, the body serves as a vessel for the spirit on its way to a peaceful destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan der Sys employs a precise, linear technique characteristic of early eighteenth-century Dutch printmaking. The hatching and cross-hatching define the forms of the figures and the textures of the workshop environment. The perspective is clear, drawing the eye into the depth of the room. The inclusion of text at the top and bottom of the plate frames the image as a didactic piece, intended to instruct the viewer on both the practicalities of the trade and the spiritual lessons derived from everyday life. This print offers a view into the social and economic life of the Netherlands, where the dignity of labour was a frequent theme in both literature and visual arts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cornelis van der Sys","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578776457551,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578791366991,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578791399759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578791432527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578791465295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578791498063,"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":58578791530831,"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":58578791563599,"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":58578791596367,"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":58578791629135,"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":58578791661903,"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":58578791694671,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Schoenmaker_Poster_CompositorV1_1787832475961.jpg?v=1787832867"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/collections\/cornelis-van-der-sys.oembed?page=2","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}