{"title":"Doen Pietersz","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"christus-in-de-hof-van-getsemane-doen-pietersz","title":"Christus in de hof van Getsemane - Doen Pietersz.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-coloured woodcut by Doen Pietersz. depicting the Agony in the Garden, characteristic of early sixteenth-century Dutch religious illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-coloured woodcut by the Dutch printer and publisher Doen Pietersz. depicts the Agony in the Garden, a traditional subject in Christian iconography. The composition shows Christ kneeling in prayer, his gaze directed upwards, while his disciples sleep in the foreground. The scene is rendered with the characteristic graphic economy of early sixteenth-century Northern European printmaking, where bold outlines define the figures and the surrounding terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePietersz. was active in Amsterdam during the early decades of the sixteenth century. His work often appeared in devotional books, which were produced for a growing market of literate laypeople. The woodcut medium allowed for the mass production of such imagery, making religious narratives accessible to a wider audience. The application of colour, likely added by hand after the initial printing, provides a clear distinction between the figures and the landscape elements, such as the trees and the undulating ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are arranged in a manner that emphasises the emotional distance between the wakeful Christ and the slumbering apostles. The use of hatching and cross-hatching techniques creates a sense of volume within the garments, despite the relative flatness of the overall pictorial space. The inclusion of a small, indistinct group of figures in the background suggests the approaching soldiers, adding a narrative layer to the quiet scene. This print reflects the aesthetic conventions of the period, prioritising clear storytelling and devotional clarity over naturalistic perspective. The work remains a representative example of the woodcut illustrations found in Dutch prayer books of the era, offering a glimpse into the visual culture of the Northern Renaissance.\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\/the-last-judgement-and-the-devil-cast-into-the-lake-of-fire-gerard-de-jode\" 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 Last Judgement and the Devil Cast into the Lake of Fire - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tournament-with-two-knights-on-horseback-lucas-cranach-the-elder\" 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;\"\u003eTournament with Two Knights on Horseback - Lucas Cranach the Elder — Lucas Cranach the Elder\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Doen Pietersz.","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511396045135,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511415738703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511415771471,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511415804239,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58511415837007,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511415869775,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511415902543,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58511415935311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511415968079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511416000847,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58511416033615,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511416066383,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Christus-in-de-hof-van-Getsemane_Poster_CompositorV1_1786443487444.jpg?v=1787104567"},{"product_id":"christus-voor-pilatus-doen-pietersz","title":"Christus voor Pilatus - Doen Pietersz.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century hand-coloured woodcut by Dutch artist Doen Pietersz., depicting the biblical narrative of Christ before Pontius Pilate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-coloured woodcut depicts the biblical scene of Christ before Pontius Pilate. Attributed to the Dutch printer and woodcutter Doen Pietersz., who operated in Amsterdam during the early sixteenth century, the work reflects the stylistic conventions of Northern Renaissance book illustration. The composition focuses on the central confrontation: Christ, dressed in simple robes, stands before Pilate, who is seated upon an elevated dais.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a clear, narrative structure common to devotional texts of the period. The figures are rendered with bold, defined outlines, typical of woodblock printing techniques where the image is carved in relief. The use of hand-applied colour, likely added shortly after the initial printing, provides a distinct visual character to the scene. The palette includes muted tones of red, green, and ochre, which serve to differentiate the figures and architectural elements within the confined space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePietersz. was known for his contributions to the production of popular religious literature in the Netherlands. His work often appeared in small-format books intended for private study or prayer. This specific print demonstrates the functional nature of such imagery, where the primary objective is the clear communication of a theological narrative. The architectural setting, while simplified, provides a sense of depth and authority to the scene. The inclusion of a monogram in the lower right corner is a characteristic feature of the period, identifying the workshop or the individual responsible for the block. This print offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the early Reformation era, where printed images played a role in the dissemination of religious stories to a wider audience beyond the clergy.\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\/the-last-judgement-and-the-devil-cast-into-the-lake-of-fire-gerard-de-jode\" 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 Last Judgement and the Devil Cast into the Lake of Fire - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tournament-with-two-knights-on-horseback-lucas-cranach-the-elder\" 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;\"\u003eTournament with Two Knights on Horseback - Lucas Cranach the Elder — Lucas Cranach the Elder\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Doen Pietersz.","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511433728335,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511458337103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511458369871,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511458402639,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58511458435407,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511458468175,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511458500943,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58511458533711,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511458566479,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511458599247,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58511458632015,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511458664783,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Christus-voor-Pilatus_Poster_CompositorV1_1786443966052.jpg?v=1787105493"},{"product_id":"christus-weggeleid-van-herodes-doen-pietersz","title":"Christus weggeleid van Herodes - Doen Pietersz.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century hand-coloured woodcut depicting the Passion of Christ, produced by the Dutch printer Doen Pietersz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-coloured woodcut by the Dutch printer and publisher Doen Pietersz. depicts a scene from the Passion of Christ, specifically the moment when Jesus is led away from the court of Herod. The composition is typical of early sixteenth-century Northern European book illustration, where woodcut prints were frequently produced for devotional texts and prayer books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a dense, graphic style, using cross-hatching to define the forms and shadows within the figures. Christ is positioned centrally, his hands bound, while he is escorted by soldiers in contemporary sixteenth-century attire. The inclusion of Herod, seated to the left in an ornate chair, provides a clear narrative context for the viewer. The hand-colouring, applied with a limited palette of red, green, and ochre, adds a layer of visual interest to the stark black lines of the woodblock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoen Pietersz. was active in Amsterdam during the early decades of the sixteenth century. His work reflects the transition from medieval manuscript traditions to the mass-produced printed book. The print displays a characteristic attention to detail in the clothing and the architectural elements of the throne room. The monogram visible in the lower left corner confirms the attribution to the workshop of Pietersz. This piece offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the Reformation-era Netherlands, where such prints served as accessible aids for personal meditation and religious instruction. The physical presence of the paper, with its visible texture and the surrounding margins of the original book page, provides a tangible connection to the history of early modern printing 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\/the-last-judgement-and-the-devil-cast-into-the-lake-of-fire-gerard-de-jode\" 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 Last Judgement and the Devil Cast into the Lake of Fire - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tournament-with-two-knights-on-horseback-lucas-cranach-the-elder\" 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;\"\u003eTournament with Two Knights on Horseback - Lucas Cranach the Elder — Lucas Cranach the Elder\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Doen Pietersz.","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511476916559,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511802073423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58511802106191,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511802138959,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58511802171727,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511802204495,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511802237263,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58511802270031,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511802302799,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58511802335567,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58511802368335,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58511802401103,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Christus-weggeleid-van-Herodes_Poster_CompositorV1_1786444226407.jpg?v=1787105979"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/collections\/doen-pietersz.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}