{"title":"Hans Collaert The Elder","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-confusion-of-tongues-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"The Confusion of Tongues - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed hand-coloured engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicting the biblical narrative of the Tower of Babel and the confusion of languages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-coloured engraving depicts the biblical narrative of the Tower of Babel, a subject frequently explored by Northern Renaissance artists. Hans Collaert the Elder, a skilled Flemish engraver, captures the moment of divine intervention where God, surrounded by celestial figures, disrupts the construction of the tower by confounding the languages of the builders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into distinct zones. In the foreground, a group of figures in classical-style robes react with confusion and alarm, their gestures conveying the sudden breakdown of communication. To the right, a procession of figures accompanied by an elephant and camels suggests the dispersal of the people across the earth. The central focus is the massive, multi-tiered tower, which dominates the horizon. The architectural rendering reflects the period's fascination with classical forms, while the inclusion of exotic animals adds a layer of narrative detail common in sixteenth-century print culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaert employs a precise engraving technique, using fine lines to define the musculature of the figures and the structural details of the tower. The hand-applied colour palette, typical of prints intended for private collections or educational volumes, uses muted tones of blue, red, and ochre to differentiate the foreground actors from the distant landscape. The inclusion of Latin and French text at the base of the print provides a scriptural reference, grounding the visual narrative in the theological context of the era. This work demonstrates the technical proficiency of the Antwerp school of printmaking, which was highly active during the latter half of the sixteenth century. The print serves as a visual record of how Renaissance artists interpreted complex theological themes through the lens of contemporary architectural and ethnographic interests.\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\/joab-kills-amasa-veit-rudolf-specklin\" 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;\"\u003eJoab Kills Amasa - Veit Rudolf Specklin — Veit Rudolf Specklin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/heller-altarpiece-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eHeller Altarpiece - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485968011599,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485972402511,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485972435279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485972468047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485972500815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485972533583,"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":58485972566351,"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":58485972599119,"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":58485972631887,"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":58485972664655,"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":58485972697423,"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":58485972730191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Confusion-of-Tongues_Poster_CompositorV1_1786371125602.jpg?v=1786847499"},{"product_id":"the-building-of-the-tower-of-babel-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"The Building of the Tower of Babel - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed, hand-coloured engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicting the biblical narrative of the Tower of Babel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-coloured engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicts the biblical narrative of the Tower of Babel. The composition is divided into distinct zones: the foreground features figures reacting to the divine intervention, while the mid-ground shows the massive, multi-tiered structure of the tower itself. In the upper right corner, the deity appears amidst clouds, extending a hand to disrupt the construction. The scene is populated with numerous smaller figures, animals, and architectural details that provide a sense of scale and activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaert, a Flemish engraver from Antwerp, was known for his technical precision and his contributions to the dissemination of religious and mythological imagery during the sixteenth century. This work reflects the period's interest in complex, multi-layered narratives, often found in printed books and series. The use of colour, applied by hand after the initial printing, adds a layer of visual interest to the fine lines of the engraving. The figures are rendered with the muscularity and dramatic poses typical of the Mannerist influence prevalent in the Low Countries at the time. The inclusion of Latin and French text at the base of the image identifies the subject matter, referencing the confusion of tongues and the dispersal of humanity as described in the Book of Genesis. The print serves as a visual record of how sixteenth-century artists interpreted ancient architectural ambition and divine authority. The attention to detail, from the individual garments of the foreground figures to the distant landscape, demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship associated with the Collaert family workshop.\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\/joab-kills-amasa-veit-rudolf-specklin\" 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;\"\u003eJoab Kills Amasa - Veit Rudolf Specklin — Veit Rudolf Specklin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/heller-altarpiece-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eHeller Altarpiece - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485978792271,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485981118799,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485981151567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485981184335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485981217103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485981249871,"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":58485981282639,"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":58485981315407,"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":58485981348175,"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":58485981380943,"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":58485981413711,"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":58485981446479,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Building-of-the-Tower-of-Babel_Poster_CompositorV1_1786371278766.jpg?v=1786848006"},{"product_id":"perseverantia-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"Perseverantia - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century Flemish engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder, depicting the allegorical figure of Perseverance with classical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicts the personification of Perseverantia, or Perseverance. The figure is rendered with the characteristic precision of the Flemish printmaking tradition during the sixteenth century. She stands in a classical contrapposto stance, draped in flowing robes that demonstrate the artist's command of line and shadow. In her arms, she cradles a fish, a common iconographic element in Renaissance allegories, while a bird takes flight in the upper right corner. The background features a simple architectural archway and a cluster of reeds, providing a sense of place without distracting from the central figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaert employs a variety of hatching techniques to create volume and texture. The drapery of the gown is defined by long, sweeping lines that follow the contours of the body, while the darker areas of the archway are built up with dense cross-hatching. This technical approach allows for a clear distinction between the foreground subject and the surrounding environment. The work is part of a larger series of allegorical figures, which were common in the period for their educational and moralising functions. The inclusion of the Latin title at the base of the print identifies the subject clearly, a standard practice for such didactic works intended for a learned audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a master engraver, Collaert contributed to the dissemination of Mannerist and Renaissance motifs across Europe. His work reflects the technical rigour of the Antwerp school, where printmaking flourished as a medium for both artistic expression and the circulation of classical themes. This print offers a clear example of the period's interest in humanising abstract virtues through symbolic imagery and balanced composition. The print remains a fine example of sixteenth-century graphic art, showing the clarity and detail achievable through the copperplate engraving process.\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\/crucifixion-of-christ-hieronymus-wierix\" 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;\"\u003eCrucifixion of Christ - Hieronymus Wierix — Hieronymus Wierix\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-nativity-martin-schongauer\" 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 Nativity - Martin Schongauer — Martin Schongauer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485983019343,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486024700239,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486024733007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58486024765775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58486024798543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58486024831311,"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":58486024864079,"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":58486024896847,"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":58486024929615,"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":58486024962383,"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":58486024995151,"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":58486025027919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Perseverantia_Poster_CompositorV1_1786371744588.jpg?v=1786848194"},{"product_id":"othniel-and-ehud-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"Othniel and Ehud - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed hand-coloured engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder, depicting the biblical judges Othniel and Ehud with narrative scenes in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-coloured engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicts two figures from the Book of Judges: Othniel and Ehud. Collaert, a Flemish engraver active in Antwerp, produced this work as part of a series illustrating biblical narratives. The composition presents the two judges in a manner typical of sixteenth-century printmaking, where figures are placed in the foreground against a receding background that provides context for their respective stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the left, Othniel is shown in a regal posture, wearing a tunic and a heavy cloak. His presence is calm, reflecting his role as the first judge of Israel. To the right, Ehud holds a staff, his attire suggesting a more active, military role. In the background, the artist includes small-scale scenes that narrate the events associated with these figures. One can observe a battle scene behind Othniel, while the architecture behind Ehud suggests the palace of Eglon, King of Moab. The use of hand-applied colour adds a layer of visual interest to the precise line work characteristic of Collaert's engraving technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text at the bottom of the print provides Latin inscriptions and French commentary, which was common for educational or devotional prints of the period. This format allowed the viewer to engage with the image as both a visual narrative and a textual record. The work demonstrates the technical skill of the Collaert family, who were instrumental in the production of prints in Antwerp during the late sixteenth century. The figures are rendered with a focus on costume and gesture, typical of the period's interest in historical and biblical costume. This print offers a glimpse into the way biblical history was visualised and disseminated in early modern Europe, combining classical engraving styles with narrative storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/joab-kills-amasa-veit-rudolf-specklin\" 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;\"\u003eJoab Kills Amasa - Veit Rudolf Specklin — Veit Rudolf Specklin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/heller-altarpiece-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eHeller Altarpiece - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486053470543,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486119301455,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486119334223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58486119366991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58486119399759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58486119432527,"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":58486119465295,"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":58486119498063,"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":58486119530831,"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":58486119563599,"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":58486119596367,"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":58486119629135,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Othniel-and-Ehud_Poster_CompositorV1_1786372231330.jpg?v=1786848645"},{"product_id":"castitas-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"Castitas - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined sixteenth-century engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder, depicting the personification of Chastity with traditional symbolic attributes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastitas is a fine example of the allegorical engraving style prevalent in the sixteenth-century Low Countries. Hans Collaert the Elder, a member of a prominent family of engravers based in Antwerp, produced this work as part of a series depicting the virtues. The figure of Chastity is presented in a classical pose, standing within a shallow architectural niche that provides a sense of depth while maintaining a focus on the central subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iconography is precise and traditional. The woman holds a lily, a long-standing symbol of purity in Western art. Beside her stands a stork, an animal frequently associated with domestic virtue and fidelity in the Renaissance period. The drapery of her gown is rendered with careful attention to shadow and volume, demonstrating the technical skill Collaert applied to the copper plate. The cross-hatching techniques used to define the shadows within the niche and the folds of the fabric create a tactile quality, typical of the period's printmaking standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaert's work reflects the humanist interest in personifying abstract concepts through classical forms. The composition is balanced and restrained, avoiding excessive ornamentation to ensure the symbolic elements remain clear to the viewer. The inclusion of the Latin title at the base confirms the didactic nature of the print, which was intended to serve as a moral exemplar. This engraving provides a clear view into the aesthetic priorities of the Flemish print market, where technical precision and iconographic clarity were highly valued. The print remains a study in the application of line to convey both physical form and moral character, demonstrating the disciplined approach of the Antwerp school of engravers during the late sixteenth 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\/vase-orne-denfans-hans-sebald-beham\" 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;\"\u003eVase Orné d'Enfans - Hans Sebald Beham — Hans Sebald Beham\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/prodigal-son-keeping-his-swine-sebald-beham\" 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;\"\u003eProdigal Son Keeping his Swine - Sebald Beham — Sebald Beham\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486122021199,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486123856207,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486123888975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58486123921743,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58486123954511,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58486123987279,"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":58486124020047,"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":58486124052815,"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":58486124085583,"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":58486124118351,"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":58486124151119,"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":58486124183887,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Castitas_Poster_CompositorV1_1786372445031.jpg?v=1786848946"},{"product_id":"lot-and-the-two-angels-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"Lot and the Two Angels - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed hand-coloured engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicting the biblical scene of Lot welcoming two angels into his home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-coloured engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicts the biblical narrative of Lot welcoming two angels into his home in Sodom. The composition follows the conventions of sixteenth-century Flemish printmaking, where the primary figures occupy the foreground while a detailed, atmospheric city view unfolds in the distance. Lot is shown in a gesture of invitation, his posture conveying a sense of urgency and hospitality. The two angels, rendered with distinct blue and white drapery, stand as the central focus of the interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaert employs a precise engraving technique, using fine lines to define the folds of the garments and the textures of the surrounding terrain. The application of colour, likely added by hand shortly after the printing process, enhances the narrative clarity of the scene. The background features a fortified city with a prominent dome, reflecting the architectural sensibilities of the period rather than historical accuracy. This work is part of a larger series exploring themes of hospitality and divine intervention, common subjects in the religious art of the Low Countries during the sixteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the technical skill associated with the Collaert family, who were active in Antwerp and contributed significantly to the dissemination of religious and mythological imagery through the medium of engraving. The inclusion of Latin and French text at the base of the image provides context for the viewer, identifying the scene as an act of hospitality. The balance between the human interaction in the foreground and the expansive, detailed background creates a sense of depth typical of Northern Renaissance compositions. This piece offers a window into the visual culture of the era, where biblical stories were translated into accessible, highly detailed prints for a growing audience of collectors and scholars.\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\/joab-kills-amasa-veit-rudolf-specklin\" 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;\"\u003eJoab Kills Amasa - Veit Rudolf Specklin — Veit Rudolf Specklin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/heller-altarpiece-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eHeller Altarpiece - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486139617615,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486167863631,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486167896399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58486167929167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58486167961935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58486167994703,"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":58486168027471,"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":58486168060239,"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":58486168093007,"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":58486168125775,"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":58486168158543,"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":58486168191311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Lot-and-the-Two-Angels_Poster_CompositorV1_1786373183592.jpg?v=1786849459"},{"product_id":"the-people-of-sodom-surrounding-lots-house-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"The People of Sodom Surrounding Lot's House - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed sixteenth-century engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicting the biblical scene of the inhabitants of Sodom surrounding Lot's house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving depicts the biblical narrative from Genesis 19, where the inhabitants of Sodom gather outside the house of Lot. An angel is shown pulling Lot into the safety of the dwelling, while the crowd of men outside remains unaware of the impending divine intervention. The composition follows the conventions of sixteenth-century Flemish printmaking, utilising clear spatial divisions and distinct figures to convey the moral weight of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHans Collaert the Elder, a member of a prominent family of engravers based in Antwerp, produced this work during a period when biblical illustration was a primary focus for print publishers. The scene is rendered with precise lines, characteristic of the period's technical approach to copperplate engraving. The addition of hand-applied colour provides a visual clarity to the figures, distinguishing the central characters from the surrounding crowd. The architectural elements in the background, including a distant city gate and tower, suggest a contemporary interpretation of the ancient setting, a common practice among artists of the Northern Renaissance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inclusion of Latin and French text at the base of the image serves to anchor the visual narrative within its theological context. The print reflects the meticulous attention to detail found in the work of the Antwerp school, where the collaboration between designers and engravers was standard practice. This piece offers a view into the visual culture of the late sixteenth century, where religious narratives were disseminated through accessible, high-quality prints for both private study and public instruction. The work remains a clear example of the technical proficiency achieved by Flemish printmakers during this era, balancing narrative clarity with the stylistic rigour 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\/joab-kills-amasa-veit-rudolf-specklin\" 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;\"\u003eJoab Kills Amasa - Veit Rudolf Specklin — Veit Rudolf Specklin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/heller-altarpiece-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eHeller Altarpiece - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486193291599,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486219702607,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486219735375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58486219768143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58486219800911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58486219833679,"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":58486219866447,"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":58486219899215,"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":58486219931983,"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":58486219964751,"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":58486219997519,"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":58486220030287,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-People-of-Sodom-Surrounding-Lot-s-House_Poster_CompositorV1_1786373444605.jpg?v=1786850385"},{"product_id":"joseph-receives-his-brothers-and-benjamin-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"Joseph Receives His Brothers and Benjamin - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed hand-coloured engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder, depicting the biblical encounter between Joseph and his brothers in Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-coloured engraving depicts the biblical narrative of Joseph in Egypt, specifically the moment he encounters his brothers and his younger brother, Benjamin. The composition follows the conventions of sixteenth-century Flemish printmaking, where the scene is staged with architectural elements that provide a sense of depth. Joseph stands to the left, dressed in garments that denote his high status as an Egyptian official, while his brothers kneel in supplication before him. The inclusion of Latin and French inscriptions at the base of the print identifies the subject matter as derived from the Book of Genesis, chapter 43.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHans Collaert the Elder was a member of a prominent family of engravers based in Antwerp. His work reflects the technical precision characteristic of the period, utilising fine lines to define the figures and the surrounding environment. The application of colour, likely added after the initial printing, enhances the narrative clarity of the scene. The figures are arranged in a manner that directs the viewer's eye across the page, from the authoritative stance of Joseph to the humble posture of his kin. The background features classical columns and a distant view of an Egyptian setting, which was a common artistic device for situating biblical events in a recognisable, albeit stylised, historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print is a representative example of the religious iconography produced for collectors and scholars in the late sixteenth century. It demonstrates the collaborative nature of print production in Antwerp, where artists and engravers worked to disseminate visual interpretations of scripture. The work remains a clear record of the aesthetic preferences of the era, balancing narrative detail with the formal constraints of the engraving medium. The presence of the original text below the image provides context for the scene, ensuring the viewer understands the specific moral and historical weight of the encounter.\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\/joab-kills-amasa-veit-rudolf-specklin\" 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;\"\u003eJoab Kills Amasa - Veit Rudolf Specklin — Veit Rudolf Specklin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/heller-altarpiece-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eHeller Altarpiece - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486208364879,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486223307087,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486223339855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58486223372623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58486223405391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58486223438159,"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":58486223470927,"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":58486223503695,"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":58486223536463,"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":58486223569231,"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":58486223601999,"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":58486223634767,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Joseph-Receives-His-Brothers-and-Benjamin_Poster_CompositorV1_1786373766293.jpg?v=1786850705"},{"product_id":"concordia-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"Concordia - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classical allegorical engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder, depicting the personification of harmony within an architectural setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcordia is an engraving by the Flemish artist Hans Collaert the Elder. The work depicts the personification of harmony, Concordia, standing within an architectural niche. She is shown in profile, looking upward toward a bird perched upon her raised hand. Her posture is classical, with drapery that suggests movement and volume through the use of precise, hatched lines typical of sixteenth-century printmaking techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure is rendered with a focus on anatomical clarity and balanced proportions. The architectural setting provides a sense of depth, framing the subject against a dark, recessed background. The inscription at the base, CO-NCORDIA, identifies the allegorical subject, while the artist's monogram appears in the lower right corner. This print belongs to a series of allegorical figures, a common format for printmakers of the period who sought to disseminate classical themes and moral concepts to a wider audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaert was a member of a prominent family of engravers based in Antwerp. His work reflects the technical rigour of the Flemish school, where the control of the burin allowed for fine gradations of tone and texture. The composition relies on the interplay between the solid form of the figure and the surrounding structure. The bird, often associated with peace or concord in classical iconography, serves as the primary attribute for the figure. This print is a representative example of the period's interest in humanistic allegory, where abstract virtues were given physical form through the study of classical sculpture and contemporary print culture. The clean lines and disciplined shading demonstrate the technical proficiency expected of a master engraver in the late 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\/vase-orne-denfans-hans-sebald-beham\" 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;\"\u003eVase Orné d'Enfans - Hans Sebald Beham — Hans Sebald Beham\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/prodigal-son-keeping-his-swine-sebald-beham\" 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;\"\u003eProdigal Son Keeping his Swine - Sebald Beham — Sebald Beham\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486227435855,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486242476367,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486242509135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58486242541903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58486242574671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58486242607439,"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":58486242640207,"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":58486242672975,"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":58486242705743,"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":58486242738511,"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":58486242771279,"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":58486242804047,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Concordia_Poster_CompositorV1_1786374027138.jpg?v=1786851539"},{"product_id":"joseph-explaining-pharaohs-dreams-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"Joseph Explaining Pharaoh's Dreams - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed hand-coloured engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder, depicting the biblical scene of Joseph interpreting the dreams of the Pharaoh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-coloured engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicts the biblical narrative of Joseph interpreting the dreams of the Pharaoh. The composition follows the conventions of sixteenth-century Flemish printmaking, where narrative clarity is achieved through a structured arrangement of figures within an architectural setting. Joseph stands centrally, gesturing towards the Pharaoh, who is seated upon a throne to the left. The artist employs a clear visual hierarchy, separating the primary interaction from the background elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the right, the scene incorporates a secondary narrative layer: the Pharaoh's dream itself. A tent is shown with circular vignettes depicting the seven fat and seven lean ears of corn, a visual shorthand common in period illustrations to ensure the viewer understands the subject matter. The figures are rendered with precise, controlled lines, typical of the engraving techniques used by the Collaert family, who were central figures in the Antwerp print trade. The application of colour, likely added by hand shortly after the printing, follows a palette of primary tones that define the garments and the architectural features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaert was a member of a prolific family of engravers and publishers, and his work often reflects the influence of contemporary Italian design, particularly in the treatment of the figures and the spatial depth. The inclusion of Latin text at the base provides the scriptural reference, Genesis 41, which was a standard practice for educational and devotional prints of the era. This work offers a glimpse into the methods used to disseminate biblical stories to a wider audience during the late sixteenth century, combining technical precision with narrative accessibility. The print remains a fine example of the collaborative nature of the Antwerp workshops, where artists, engravers, and colourists worked in concert to produce high-quality imagery for collectors and scholars.\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-monstrous-sow-of-landser-albrecht-durer\" 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 Monstrous Sow of Landser - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/at-the-market-pieter-aertsen\" 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;\"\u003eAt the Market - Pieter Aertsen — Pieter Aertsen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486328066383,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486365323599,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486365356367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58486365389135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58486365421903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58486365454671,"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":58486365487439,"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":58486365520207,"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":58486365552975,"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":58486365585743,"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":58486365618511,"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":58486365651279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Joseph-Explaining-Pharaoh-s-Dreams_Poster_CompositorV1_1786374770480.jpg?v=1786852344"},{"product_id":"lot-and-his-family-leaving-sodom-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"Lot and His Family Leaving Sodom - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed hand-coloured engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder, depicting the biblical flight of Lot from the destruction of Sodom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-coloured engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicts the biblical narrative of Lot and his family fleeing the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. The composition follows the conventions of sixteenth-century Flemish printmaking, where figures are arranged in a clear, linear progression across the foreground. Lot, identified by his aged appearance and flowing robes, is guided by angelic figures. The background provides a stark contrast, showing the burning cities under a dark, smoke-filled sky, while the figure of Lot's wife, already transformed into a pillar of salt, stands in the middle distance as a warning against looking back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaert, a member of a prominent family of engravers based in Antwerp, demonstrates a high level of technical precision in his line work. The engraving is enhanced by the application of colour, which helps to define the drapery of the garments and the atmospheric conditions of the burning plain. The inclusion of Latin text at the base of the image, alongside handwritten French commentary, suggests this print originated from a larger devotional or educational volume. Such works were common in the period, intended to provide visual aids for the study of scripture. The figures exhibit the elongated proportions and graceful, mannered poses typical of the late Northern Renaissance. The print serves as a record of the period's interest in moralising narratives, combining classical artistic training with religious instruction. The attention to detail, from the textures of the clothing to the distant flames, reflects the meticulous nature of the Antwerp print workshops during the sixteenth 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\/the-monstrous-sow-of-landser-albrecht-durer\" 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 Monstrous Sow of Landser - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/at-the-market-pieter-aertsen\" 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;\"\u003eAt the Market - Pieter Aertsen — Pieter Aertsen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486346318159,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486372237647,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486372270415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58486372303183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58486372335951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58486372368719,"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":58486372401487,"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":58486372434255,"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":58486372467023,"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":58486372499791,"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":58486372532559,"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":58486372565327,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Lot-and-His-Family-Leaving-Sodom_Poster_CompositorV1_1786375024170.jpg?v=1786852434"},{"product_id":"king-jeroboam-making-two-golden-calves-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"King Jeroboam Making Two Golden Calves - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed sixteenth-century Flemish engraving depicting the biblical account of King Jeroboam and the golden calves, rendered with precise line work and hand-applied colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-coloured engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicts the biblical narrative of King Jeroboam, who established the worship of golden calves in the northern kingdom of Israel. The composition is structured to convey the scale of this historical event, with figures positioned around a central plinth where a golden calf is being installed. The artist employs a clear, narrative style typical of sixteenth-century Flemish printmaking, focusing on the physical labour of the workers and the authoritative presence of the king.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaert, a member of a prominent family of engravers in Antwerp, demonstrates a precise approach to line work. The figures are rendered with anatomical attention, while the architectural elements provide a sense of spatial depth. The hand-applied colour palette, featuring muted earth tones alongside primary reds and blues, adds a layer of visual clarity to the complex scene. The inclusion of Latin and French text at the base of the print identifies the subject matter as derived from the Third Book of Kings, chapter twelve. This work reflects the period's interest in moralising historical narratives, often produced for scholarly or religious collections. The print captures the tension between the act of construction and the theological implications of the idol, presented with the technical rigour associated with the Collaert workshop. The scene is framed by the surrounding page of the book, maintaining the context of its original production as part of a larger series of biblical illustrations.\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\/at-the-market-pieter-aertsen\" 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;\"\u003eAt the Market - Pieter Aertsen — Pieter Aertsen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/joachim-and-the-angel-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eJoachim and the Angel - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486387474767,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486398484815,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486398517583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58486398550351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58486398583119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58486398615887,"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":58486398648655,"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":58486398681423,"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":58486398714191,"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":58486398746959,"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":58486398779727,"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":58486398812495,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/King-Jeroboam-Making-Two-Golden-Calves_Poster_CompositorV1_1786375445804.jpg?v=1786852991"},{"product_id":"david-sparing-sauls-life-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"David Sparing Saul's Life - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed hand-coloured engraving depicting the biblical account of David sparing the life of King Saul, executed in the Flemish Renaissance style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-coloured engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicts the biblical narrative from the First Book of Samuel, chapter 26. The scene captures the moment David enters the camp of King Saul at night, choosing to spare the sleeping monarch's life rather than strike him down. Collaert presents the narrative with clear, linear precision, characteristic of the Flemish printmaking tradition of the sixteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into distinct zones. In the foreground, the sleeping King Saul rests under a draped canopy, surrounded by his slumbering guards. David stands prominently in the centre, holding the king's spear and water jug, which he has taken as proof of his proximity and mercy. The figures are rendered with defined contours, typical of the engraving techniques employed by the Collaert family workshop in Antwerp. The application of colour, likely added by hand shortly after the printing, provides a clear distinction between the figures and their surroundings, using a palette of muted reds, blues, and greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the background, the narrative continues with a smaller depiction of David addressing the king's army from a distance, explaining his actions. The inclusion of Latin and French text at the base of the print provides the scriptural context, a common feature in educational or devotional print series of the period. The work reflects the technical skill of the Antwerp school, where printmakers often collaborated to produce series illustrating historical or religious texts for a learned audience. The attention to detail in the armour, the drapery of the tent, and the posture of the figures demonstrates the analytical approach to biblical illustration prevalent in 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\/at-the-market-pieter-aertsen\" 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;\"\u003eAt the Market - Pieter Aertsen — Pieter Aertsen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/joachim-and-the-angel-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eJoachim and the Angel - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486392783183,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486400811343,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486400844111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58486400876879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58486400909647,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58486400942415,"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":58486400975183,"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":58486401007951,"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":58486401040719,"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":58486401073487,"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":58486401106255,"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":58486401139023,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/David-Sparing-Saul-s-Life_Poster_CompositorV1_1786375567441.jpg?v=1786853103"},{"product_id":"solomon-sentences-adonijah-to-death-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"Solomon Sentences Adonijah to Death - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed sixteenth-century engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder, depicting the biblical judgement of Solomon within a courtly setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving, attributed to the Flemish artist Hans Collaert the Elder, depicts a dramatic scene from the Old Testament. The composition captures the moment King Solomon, seated upon his throne, issues a decree regarding his half-brother Adonijah. The narrative is presented with the precision characteristic of sixteenth-century Northern European printmaking, where the figures are arranged to convey both the authority of the monarch and the tension of the courtly setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, Solomon is shown in regal attire, his posture suggesting a decisive moment of judgement. Beside him, a figure in robes gestures towards the proceedings, while the background reveals a secondary scene of soldiers in a field, providing a sense of the broader conflict surrounding the succession of the throne. The hand-colouring applied to the print adds a layer of visual information, distinguishing the garments and architectural elements through a palette of muted tones. The inclusion of Latin and French text beneath the image identifies the subject matter, referencing the Third Book of Kings, and provides a summary of the events for the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaert was a member of a prominent family of engravers based in Antwerp, a centre for the production of such illustrated volumes during the Renaissance. His work often focused on religious and mythological themes, executed with a focus on clear line work and balanced spatial organisation. The print demonstrates the technical skill required to translate complex narrative sequences into a single, cohesive image. The architectural framing of the throne room, contrasted with the open field in the distance, creates a sense of depth that guides the eye across the various stages of the story. This piece reflects the period's interest in combining classical motifs with biblical history, resulting in a work that functions as both a decorative object and a didactic tool for the reader.\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\/st-jerome-in-the-wilderness-hans-baldung\" 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;\"\u003eSt. Jerome in the Wilderness - Hans Baldung — Hans Baldung Grien\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/boaz-meets-ruth-at-the-harvest-veit-rudolf-specklin\" 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;\"\u003eBoaz Meets Ruth at the Harvest - Veit Rudolf Specklin — Veit Rudolf Specklin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486424273231,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486428107087,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486428139855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58486428172623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58486428205391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58486428238159,"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":58486428270927,"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":58486428303695,"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":58486428336463,"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":58486428369231,"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":58486428401999,"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":58486428434767,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Solomon-Sentences-Adonijah-to-Death_Poster_CompositorV1_1786376047373.jpg?v=1786853606"},{"product_id":"the-parable-of-the-hidden-treasure-and-the-pearl-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"The Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed sixteenth-century engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder, illustrating the biblical parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicts two distinct biblical narratives from the Gospel of Matthew: the Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price. Collaert, a Flemish printmaker active in Antwerp, demonstrates the technical precision characteristic of the period. The composition is divided into two primary zones, each illustrating a man discovering something of immense value. On the left, a figure gestures towards a purse, representing the treasure found in a field. On the right, a labourer with a spade interacts with an older, robed figure, symbolising the merchant who seeks fine pearls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background features architectural elements and a distant, rolling terrain, providing a sense of spatial depth. Collaert employs fine hatching and cross-hatching to model the figures and the textures of their garments. The musculature of the central labourer is rendered with anatomical attention, typical of the influence of Italian Mannerism on Northern European artists of the sixteenth century. The Latin inscription at the base, 'Defosso similis Thesauro est gloria coeli Et margaritam conquirenti pretiosam', provides the theological context for the imagery, linking the earthly pursuit of wealth to the spiritual pursuit of the kingdom of heaven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Collaert was part of a tradition that disseminated complex moral and religious themes to a wider audience. This work reflects the period's interest in combining classical human form with biblical didacticism. The clarity of the line work and the balanced arrangement of the figures allow the viewer to engage with the narrative content without distraction. This print is a representative example of the high level of craftsmanship found in Antwerp workshops during the late sixteenth century, where printmaking served as a primary medium for the circulation of artistic and theological ideas across Europe.\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\/vase-orne-denfans-hans-sebald-beham\" 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;\"\u003eVase Orné d'Enfans - Hans Sebald Beham — Hans Sebald Beham\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/prodigal-son-keeping-his-swine-sebald-beham\" 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;\"\u003eProdigal Son Keeping his Swine - Sebald Beham — Sebald Beham\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486436135247,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486453666127,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486453698895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58486453731663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58486453764431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58486453797199,"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":58486453829967,"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":58486453862735,"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":58486453895503,"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":58486453928271,"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":58486453961039,"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":58486453993807,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Parable-of-the-Hidden-Treasure-and-the-Pearl_Poster_CompositorV1_1786376290087.jpg?v=1786853799"},{"product_id":"jeroboam-and-the-congregation-of-israel-before-rehoboam-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"Jeroboam and the Congregation of Israel before Rehoboam - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed hand-coloured engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicting the biblical confrontation between Rehoboam and the congregation of Israel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-coloured engraving by the Flemish artist Hans Collaert the Elder depicts a narrative scene from the Old Testament, specifically the events described in 1 Kings 12. The composition captures the moment of political tension between Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, and the congregation of Israel led by Jeroboam. The figures are arranged in a classical architectural setting, typical of the period, with columns framing the background and a clear division between the royal party and the petitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaert employs a precise, linear style characteristic of sixteenth-century printmaking. The figures wear garments that reflect the artistic conventions of the Renaissance, rather than historical accuracy to the biblical period. The use of hand-applied colour adds a layer of visual clarity to the narrative, distinguishing the various groups through their attire. The Latin inscription at the base provides context for the scene, referencing the rejection of the elders' counsel in favour of the advice of younger men, which ultimately led to the division of the kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a member of the prolific Collaert family of engravers based in Antwerp, Hans Collaert the Elder contributed to the dissemination of biblical and moralising imagery across Europe. This print demonstrates the technical proficiency of the Antwerp school, which was a centre for print production during the late sixteenth century. The work functions as both a religious narrative and a display of the engraver's ability to render complex group dynamics within a structured, architectural space. The attention to detail in the drapery and the expressive gestures of the figures demonstrate the influence of contemporary Mannerist trends, where movement and interaction are prioritised to convey the gravity of the political dispute. This print remains a fine example of the intersection between theological study and the technical craft of the Northern Renaissance printmaker.\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\/st-jerome-in-the-wilderness-hans-baldung\" 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;\"\u003eSt. Jerome in the Wilderness - Hans Baldung — Hans Baldung Grien\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/boaz-meets-ruth-at-the-harvest-veit-rudolf-specklin\" 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;\"\u003eBoaz Meets Ruth at the Harvest - Veit Rudolf Specklin — Veit Rudolf Specklin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486449701199,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486457434447,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486457467215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58486457499983,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58486457532751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58486457565519,"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":58486457598287,"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":58486457631055,"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":58486457663823,"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":58486457696591,"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":58486457729359,"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":58486457762127,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Jeroboam-and-the-Congregation-of-Israel-before-Rehoboam_Poster_CompositorV1_1786376646721.jpg?v=1786854230"},{"product_id":"the-parable-of-the-vineyard-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"The Parable of the Vineyard - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 16th-century engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicting the biblical Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen with narrative precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicts the biblical Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen. The composition is structured around a central stone tower, which serves as the focal point for the narrative action. The vineyard is enclosed by woven fencing, creating a distinct spatial boundary that separates the agricultural setting from the surrounding open terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaert employs a high vantage point, allowing the viewer to observe multiple stages of the narrative simultaneously. In the foreground, the husbandmen are shown attacking the son of the vineyard owner, a scene rendered with anatomical precision and dramatic tension. Further back, near the tower, other figures engage in conflict, illustrating the escalating violence described in the Gospel of Luke. The artist uses fine, controlled lines to define the textures of the stone, the foliage of the vines, and the musculature of the figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a member of the prominent Collaert family of engravers in Antwerp, Hans Collaert the Elder was instrumental in the production of high-quality prints that disseminated religious and moralising themes across Europe. His work reflects the technical mastery common among Flemish printmakers of the sixteenth century, who balanced narrative clarity with decorative detail. The Latin inscription at the base provides the scriptural context, linking the visual imagery directly to the text of Luke 20. This print is a characteristic example of the period's interest in combining theological instruction with classical artistic conventions, resulting in a work that functions as both a devotional aid and a demonstration of technical skill in the medium of copperplate engraving.\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\/vase-orne-denfans-hans-sebald-beham\" 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;\"\u003eVase Orné d'Enfans - Hans Sebald Beham — Hans Sebald Beham\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/prodigal-son-keeping-his-swine-sebald-beham\" 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;\"\u003eProdigal Son Keeping his Swine - Sebald Beham — Sebald Beham\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486458483023,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486462185807,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486462218575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58486462251343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58486462284111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58486462316879,"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":58486462349647,"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":58486462382415,"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":58486462415183,"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":58486462447951,"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":58486462480719,"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":58486462513487,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Parable-of-the-Vineyard_Poster_CompositorV1_1786376888907.jpg?v=1786854527"},{"product_id":"the-judgment-of-solomon-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"The Judgment of Solomon - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed hand-coloured engraving from the late sixteenth century depicting the biblical Judgment of Solomon, featuring precise line work and narrative composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-coloured engraving depicts the biblical narrative of the Judgment of Solomon, a story found in the First Book of Kings. King Solomon sits centrally upon his throne, his hand extended in a gesture of authority as he prepares to resolve a dispute between two women claiming the same infant. The composition follows the conventions of sixteenth-century Flemish printmaking, with a clear division between the architectural setting and the figures in the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the left, one woman kneels, clutching the child, while a soldier prepares to draw his sword. To the right, the second woman kneels in supplication, her posture conveying distress. The scene is populated by courtiers and guards, their garments rendered with careful attention to folds and texture. The inclusion of Latin and French inscriptions at the base provides context for the viewer, identifying the source as 3 Kings, chapter 3. The work reflects the technical precision of the Collaert family, who were active in Antwerp during a period of significant output for print publishers like Gerard de Jode, whose name appears on the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of colour, applied by hand to the original monochrome engraving, adds a layer of visual clarity to the narrative elements. The palette is balanced, with primary tones of blue, red, and gold defining the figures against the muted architectural background. The perspective is constructed to draw the eye toward the central interaction between the King and the claimants. This print is a representative example of how religious narratives were disseminated through mass-produced imagery in the late sixteenth century, serving both as a moral lesson and a decorative object for collectors of the 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\/st-jerome-in-the-wilderness-hans-baldung\" 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;\"\u003eSt. Jerome in the Wilderness - Hans Baldung — Hans Baldung Grien\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/boaz-meets-ruth-at-the-harvest-veit-rudolf-specklin\" 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;\"\u003eBoaz Meets Ruth at the Harvest - Veit Rudolf Specklin — Veit Rudolf Specklin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486464348495,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486470541647,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58486470574415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58486470607183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58486470639951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58486470672719,"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":58486470705487,"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":58486470738255,"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":58486470771023,"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":58486470803791,"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":58486470836559,"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":58486470869327,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Judgment-of-Solomon_Poster_CompositorV1_1786377126427.jpg?v=1786854750"},{"product_id":"memoria-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"Memoria - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classical allegorical engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder representing Memoria, the personification of memory, accompanied by a faithful hound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicts the personification of Memoria, or Memory. The figure stands within a classical architectural archway, holding a tablet and a stylus. She is captured in the act of recording, a visual metaphor for the preservation of knowledge and history. Beside her stands a dog, a traditional iconographic symbol of fidelity and watchfulness, often associated with the retention of information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaert employs a precise engraving technique, using varied line weights to define the folds of the drapery and the contours of the figure. The cross-hatching in the background archway creates a sense of depth, while the foreground remains clear and focused. The composition is balanced, adhering to the formal conventions of sixteenth-century Flemish printmaking. The Latin inscription 'MEMORIA' at the base identifies the subject, consistent with the era's preference for didactic and allegorical imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a member of a prominent family of engravers in Antwerp, Collaert produced works that circulated widely among collectors and scholars. This print reflects the period's interest in humanistic themes and the codification of abstract concepts through classical forms. The clarity of the lines and the deliberate arrangement of the subject demonstrate the technical skill required for high-quality copperplate engraving during this period. The work provides a clear example of how Renaissance artists translated philosophical ideas into accessible visual narratives. It remains a representative piece of the period's graphic output, showing the influence of Italian Mannerism on Northern European printmakers.\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\/vase-orne-denfans-hans-sebald-beham\" 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;\"\u003eVase Orné d'Enfans - Hans Sebald Beham — Hans Sebald Beham\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/christ-carrying-the-cross-martin-schongauer-1\" 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;\"\u003eChrist Carrying the Cross - Martin Schongauer — Martin Schongauer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491270988111,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491369652559,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491369685327,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58491369718095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58491369750863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58491369783631,"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":58491369816399,"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":58491369849167,"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":58491369881935,"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":58491369914703,"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":58491369947471,"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":58491369980239,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Memoria_Poster_CompositorV1_1786377847596.jpg?v=1786921380"},{"product_id":"intelligentia-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"Intelligentia - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Renaissance engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder, depicting the personification of Intelligentia with an armillary sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicts the personification of Intelligentia, a common subject in Renaissance allegorical series. The figure stands within a shallow architectural niche, a device frequently used in printmaking of the period to provide a sense of spatial depth while maintaining the focus on the central subject. The woman holds an armillary sphere, a scientific instrument representing the celestial globe, which serves as a traditional attribute for wisdom and intellectual pursuit. At her feet lies a serpent, a symbol often associated with prudence or the ability to discern truth from deception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaert employs a precise engraving technique, using varied line weights to define the folds of the drapery and the musculature of the figure. The cross-hatching creates volume, while the clear, controlled lines reflect the technical standards of the Antwerp print workshops. The composition is balanced and static, typical of the period's interest in classical proportions and humanistic themes. The Latin inscription at the base identifies the figure, ensuring the viewer understands the allegorical intent behind the iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a member of a prominent family of engravers, Collaert contributed to the dissemination of classical and moralising imagery across Europe. This work demonstrates the technical rigour of the Flemish school, where the clarity of the line was paramount. The print is a fine example of how Renaissance artists combined scientific instruments with classical figures to communicate abstract concepts. The lack of background detail keeps the viewer's attention on the symbolic elements, allowing the armillary sphere and the serpent to function as clear visual shorthand for the intellectual virtues being represented. This print offers a glimpse into the visual language of the sixteenth century, where art functioned as a medium for philosophical and educational discourse.\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\/vase-orne-denfans-hans-sebald-beham\" 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;\"\u003eVase Orné d'Enfans - Hans Sebald Beham — Hans Sebald Beham\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/christ-carrying-the-cross-martin-schongauer-1\" 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;\"\u003eChrist Carrying the Cross - Martin Schongauer — Martin Schongauer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491353334095,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491360379215,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491360411983,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58491360444751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58491360477519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58491360510287,"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":58491360543055,"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":58491360575823,"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":58491360608591,"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":58491360641359,"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":58491360674127,"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":58491360706895,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Intelligentia_Poster_CompositorV1_1786377668193.jpg?v=1786921485"},{"product_id":"joseph-in-pharaohs-prison-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"Joseph in Pharaoh's Prison - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-coloured engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicting Joseph interpreting the dreams of the cupbearer and baker in an Egyptian prison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-coloured engraving depicts the biblical narrative of Joseph during his imprisonment in Egypt. Hans Collaert the Elder, a Flemish engraver active in Antwerp, demonstrates the technical precision characteristic of the period. The composition is structured around three figures seated within a stone cell, their postures conveying a sense of quiet deliberation. Joseph, positioned in the centre, gestures as he interprets the dreams of the two royal officials who share his confinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe architectural setting is rendered with a focus on geometric clarity, using stone blocks to define the interior space. Two circular vignettes appear above the figures, illustrating the specific dreams of the cupbearer and the baker. These elements provide a visual shorthand for the narrative, a common device in sixteenth-century print culture. The use of colour, applied by hand to the original engraving, adds a layer of definition to the garments and the surrounding environment, distinguishing the figures from the cool tones of the prison walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaert was part of a significant tradition of printmaking in the Low Countries, where such works were often produced for educational or devotional purposes. The inclusion of Latin and French text at the base of the image provides context for the scene, referencing the fortieth chapter of Genesis. The work reflects the period's interest in combining classical human form with narrative clarity. The figures are depicted with a degree of anatomical awareness, their drapery falling in folds that suggest volume and weight. This print offers a view into the visual storytelling methods employed by Northern Renaissance artists, who sought to make complex theological texts accessible through structured, readable imagery. The preservation of the original page margins and handwritten annotations adds a sense of historical continuity, showing how such prints were integrated into larger volumes or personal collections during the late sixteenth 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\/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\u003ca href=\"\/products\/boaz-meets-ruth-at-the-harvest-veit-rudolf-specklin\" 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;\"\u003eBoaz Meets Ruth at the Harvest - Veit Rudolf Specklin — Veit Rudolf Specklin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491366736207,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491384398159,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491384430927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58491384463695,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58491384496463,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58491384529231,"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":58491384561999,"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":58491384594767,"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":58491384627535,"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":58491384660303,"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":58491384693071,"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":58491384725839,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Joseph-in-Pharaoh-s-Prison_Poster_CompositorV1_1786378327787.jpg?v=1786921724"},{"product_id":"magnanimitas-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"Magnanimitas - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century Flemish engraving depicting the personification of Magnanimity, featuring a crowned figure with a lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicts the personification of Magnanimitas, or magnanimity. The figure stands within a shallow, arched architectural niche, a common device in sixteenth-century printmaking to provide spatial depth. She wears a crown and holds a sceptre, symbols of her noble status and authority. Beside her, a lion rests, serving as the traditional iconographic attribute for this virtue, representing strength, courage, and nobility of spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaert employs a precise engraving technique, using varied line weights to define the folds of the drapery and the texture of the lion's mane. The cross-hatching creates shadows that give the figure a sense of volume against the background. The composition is balanced and formal, reflecting the humanist interest in classical virtues that permeated the artistic circles of the Low Countries during the late sixteenth century. The Latin inscription at the base identifies the subject clearly, a standard practice for allegorical series of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a member of a prominent family of engravers in Antwerp, Collaert was well-versed in the stylistic conventions of the time. His work often focused on religious, mythological, or allegorical themes, produced for a market that valued both technical skill and moral instruction. This print is a fine example of the period's dedication to clear, readable iconography, where every element, from the posture of the figure to the presence of the animal companion, contributes to the communication of the specific virtue. 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The composition follows the conventions of sixteenth-century Flemish printmaking, where narrative clarity is achieved through a structured arrangement of figures within an open, outdoor setting. The two accused men are bound to a central tree, their bodies rendered with anatomical precision, while the surrounding crowd observes the execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaert employs a clear, linear style typical of the period, using hatching to define form and shadow. The application of colour, likely added after the initial printing, provides a distinct separation between the foreground figures and the background architecture. The scene is framed by Latin text at the base, which provides the scriptural context for the event. This work is characteristic of the collaborative nature of print workshops in Antwerp during the late sixteenth century, where engravers often worked from designs by other masters to produce series of biblical or moralising narratives. The attention to detail in the clothing, the posture of the figures, and the inclusion of distant buildings reflects the interest in humanism and classical order that permeated Northern European art at the time. The print serves as a visual record of how moral lessons were disseminated through portable, affordable media during the Renaissance, allowing for the wide circulation of complex theological stories to a broader audience. The balance between the violent subject matter and the orderly, almost theatrical presentation of the scene is a hallmark of Collaert's approach to narrative illustration.\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\/skull-study-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eSkull (Study) - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/boaz-meets-ruth-at-the-harvest-veit-rudolf-specklin\" 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;\"\u003eBoaz Meets Ruth at the Harvest - Veit Rudolf Specklin — Veit Rudolf Specklin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491393474895,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491395703119,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491395735887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58491395768655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58491395801423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58491395834191,"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":58491395866959,"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":58491395899727,"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":58491395932495,"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":58491395965263,"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":58491395998031,"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":58491396030799,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Stoning-of-the-Elders_Poster_CompositorV1_1786378722641.jpg?v=1786922334"},{"product_id":"ibzan-and-jephthah-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"Ibzan and Jephthah - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-coloured copperplate engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder, depicting the biblical figures Ibzan and Jephthah with historical detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-coloured engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicts two figures from the Book of Judges: Ibzan of Bethlehem and Jephthah. Collaert, a member of a prominent family of engravers based in Antwerp, produced this work as part of a series illustrating biblical narratives. The composition follows the conventions of sixteenth-century printmaking, where figures are presented in a clear, didactic manner against a background that provides context for their respective stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the left, Ibzan is shown in a gesture of peace, reflecting his role as a judge who governed Israel for seven years. His attire is rendered with attention to the folds of his robes, a hallmark of the period's print style. To the right, Jephthah is depicted in military armour, holding a sword. This choice of costume refers to his role as a warrior who led the Israelites against the Ammonites. In the background, a small scene shows a sacrificial altar, alluding to the vow Jephthah made before his battle. The text at the bottom of the plate provides a summary of their lives in Latin and French, which was common for educational or devotional books of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe application of colour, likely added after the initial printing, follows the aesthetic preferences of the time, using distinct hues to separate the figures from the landscape. The engraving technique relies on precise lines to define the anatomy and the textures of the clothing. This work offers a view into the visual culture of the Low Countries during the late sixteenth century, where biblical history was frequently interpreted through the lens of contemporary fashion and military dress. The print remains a record of how these ancient narratives were visualised for a European audience during the 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\/skull-study-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eSkull (Study) - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/boaz-meets-ruth-at-the-harvest-veit-rudolf-specklin\" 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;\"\u003eBoaz Meets Ruth at the Harvest - Veit Rudolf Specklin — Veit Rudolf Specklin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491400290639,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491408908623,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491408941391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58491408974159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58491409006927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58491409039695,"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":58491409072463,"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":58491409105231,"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":58491409137999,"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":58491409170767,"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":58491409203535,"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":58491409236303,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ibzan-and-Jephthah_Poster_CompositorV1_1786378925882.jpg?v=1786922488"},{"product_id":"samson-and-samuel-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"Samson and Samuel - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed hand-coloured engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder, depicting the biblical figures Samson and Samuel with narrative elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-coloured engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicts two figures from the Old Testament: Samson and Samuel. Collaert, a member of a prominent family of engravers based in Antwerp, produced this work during the late sixteenth century. The composition presents the figures in a manner typical of the period, with clear labelling and Latin inscriptions providing context for the viewer. Samson is shown on the left, holding the jawbone of an ass, a reference to his biblical narrative, while Samuel stands on the right in a contemplative pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background features a distant cityscape, rendered with the precise line work characteristic of Flemish printmaking. The use of hand-applied colour adds a specific aesthetic quality to the print, distinguishing it from monochrome impressions. The figures are dressed in garments that reflect the artistic conventions of the Renaissance rather than historical accuracy, a common practice in religious art of the era. The inclusion of smaller narrative scenes in the mid-ground, such as Samson wrestling the lion, provides a secondary layer of visual information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print is an example of the technical skill found in the Antwerp workshops, which were centres for the production of engravings for books and individual collectors. The work demonstrates the influence of contemporary print culture, where biblical stories were disseminated through accessible, portable media. The balance between the central figures and the surrounding environment creates a structured, narrative-driven image. The Latin text at the base serves to identify the subjects and provide theological context for the figures, aligning with the educational purpose of such engravings. The print remains a record of the stylistic preferences and religious focus of the Northern Renaissance, capturing the intersection of technical engraving and narrative illustration.\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\/skull-study-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eSkull (Study) - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/boaz-meets-ruth-at-the-harvest-veit-rudolf-specklin\" 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;\"\u003eBoaz Meets Ruth at the Harvest - Veit Rudolf Specklin — Veit Rudolf Specklin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491410219343,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491422998863,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491423031631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58491423064399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58491423097167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58491423129935,"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":58491423162703,"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":58491423195471,"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":58491423228239,"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":58491423261007,"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":58491423293775,"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":58491423326543,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Samson-and-Samuel_Poster_CompositorV1_1786379310259.jpg?v=1786922634"},{"product_id":"elon-and-abdon-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"Elon and Abdon - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-coloured engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicting the biblical judges Elon and Abdon, rendered in the Northern Renaissance style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-coloured engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicts the biblical figures Elon and Abdon, two of the minor judges of Israel. The work originates from a series documenting the lineage and history of these figures, rendered with the precision characteristic of the Flemish printmaking tradition. Collaert, a member of a prominent family of engravers in Antwerp, demonstrates a command of line and form that defines the Northern Renaissance aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition presents the two figures in a pastoral setting, with a distant town and rolling hills providing a sense of depth. Elon, on the left, is dressed in a tunic with a draped mantle, while Abdon, on the right, wears a turban and a flowing cloak. Both figures are identified by Latin inscriptions, which provide context regarding their roles and governance. The hand-colouring adds a layer of visual interest, with muted tones of blue, purple, and ochre applied to the garments and the surrounding terrain. The engraving technique is evident in the fine hatching used to model the drapery and the facial features of the subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a piece of historical printmaking, this work offers insight into the way biblical narratives were visualised during the late sixteenth century. The attention to detail in the clothing and the inclusion of Latin text reflect the scholarly and religious interests of the period. The print serves as a record of the artistic conventions of the time, where the combination of technical engraving skill and narrative clarity was highly valued. This reproduction captures the nuances of the original print, preserving the character of the lines and the application of colour. It is a piece that invites close inspection of its historical and stylistic elements, suitable for those interested in the history of printmaking and biblical iconography.\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\/skull-study-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eSkull (Study) - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/boaz-meets-ruth-at-the-harvest-veit-rudolf-specklin\" 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;\"\u003eBoaz Meets Ruth at the Harvest - Veit Rudolf Specklin — Veit Rudolf Specklin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491457667407,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491482931535,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491482964303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58491482997071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58491483029839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58491483062607,"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":58491483095375,"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":58491483128143,"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":58491483160911,"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":58491483193679,"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":58491483226447,"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":58491483259215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Elon-and-Abdon_Poster_CompositorV1_1786380246050.jpg?v=1786923293"},{"product_id":"the-parable-of-the-lost-sheep-and-the-lost-piece-of-silver-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"The Parable of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Piece of Silver - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed hand-coloured engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder, illustrating the biblical parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-coloured engraving by the Flemish artist Hans Collaert the Elder depicts two biblical parables simultaneously. The composition is divided into distinct narrative zones, a common technique in sixteenth-century printmaking to convey complex theological messages within a single frame. On the right, a shepherd carries a sheep across his shoulders, referencing the Parable of the Lost Sheep. To the left, a woman searches for a lost coin, holding a lantern to illuminate the ground, which illustrates the Parable of the Lost Piece of Silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are rendered with the characteristic precision of the Northern Renaissance, featuring clear outlines and a structured approach to anatomy. The palette is applied with care, using muted tones that distinguish the foreground figures from the architectural background. The inclusion of Latin and French text at the base of the print provides a direct explanation of the moral lesson, reflecting the pedagogical function of such works during the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaert was a member of a prominent family of engravers in Antwerp, a city that functioned as a major centre for the production and distribution of prints in Europe. His work often focused on religious and mythological themes, executed with a high degree of technical control. The engraving demonstrates the influence of contemporary Mannerist styles, particularly in the elongated proportions of the figures and the dynamic, slightly theatrical gestures. The architectural elements, such as the classical columns in the distance, provide a sense of depth and place the scene within a recognisable, albeit stylised, environment. This print is a fine example of the intersection between religious instruction and the burgeoning market for collectible graphic art in the Low Countries.\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\/justice-truth-and-the-future-in-the-stocks-before-the-false-judge-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eJustice, Truth, and the Future in the Stocks before the False Judge - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zevende-gezicht-op-het-colosseum-te-rome-hieronymus-cock\" 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;\"\u003eZevende gezicht op het Colosseum te Rome - Hieronymus Cock — Hieronymus Cock\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491501871439,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491505639759,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491505672527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58491505705295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58491505738063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58491505770831,"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":58491505803599,"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":58491505836367,"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":58491505869135,"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":58491505901903,"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":58491505934671,"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":58491505967439,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Parable-of-the-Lost-Sheep-and-the-Lost-Piece-of-Silver_Poster_CompositorV1_1786380966700.jpg?v=1786924155"},{"product_id":"christs-feet-annointed-by-a-sinner-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"Christ's Feet Annointed by a Sinner - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed hand-coloured engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder, depicting the biblical scene of the woman anointing the feet of Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-coloured engraving depicts the biblical narrative of the woman anointing the feet of Christ in the house of Simon the Pharisee, as recounted in the Gospel of Luke. Hans Collaert the Elder, a Flemish engraver active in Antwerp, demonstrates the technical precision characteristic of the period. The composition is structured around the central figure of Christ, seated at a table, while the woman kneels in the foreground, her hair cascading as she tends to his feet. The surrounding figures, dressed in contemporary sixteenth-century attire, observe the scene with varied expressions, providing a sense of human drama to the theological subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work features a Latin inscription at the base, which serves to identify the scene and provide context for the viewer. The use of hand-applied colour enhances the clarity of the figures and the textures of their garments, from the heavy folds of the robes to the draped fabric in the background. The interior setting is rendered with a focus on spatial arrangement, using the table and the doorway to create a sense of depth within the frame. Collaert's approach to the human form and drapery reflects the influence of the broader Northern Renaissance tradition, where narrative clarity and attention to detail were paramount. This print is a fine example of the devotional imagery produced in the Low Countries during the late sixteenth century, intended for both private contemplation and educational use. The balanced composition and the clear delineation of the narrative elements make it a compelling study of historical 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\/justice-truth-and-the-future-in-the-stocks-before-the-false-judge-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eJustice, Truth, and the Future in the Stocks before the False Judge - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zevende-gezicht-op-het-colosseum-te-rome-hieronymus-cock\" 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;\"\u003eZevende gezicht op het Colosseum te Rome - Hieronymus Cock — Hieronymus Cock\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Collaert the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491511767375,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491519304015,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491519336783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58491519369551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58491519402319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58491519435087,"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":58491519467855,"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":58491519500623,"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":58491519533391,"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":58491519566159,"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":58491519598927,"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":58491519631695,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Christ-s-Feet-Annointed-by-a-Sinner_Poster_CompositorV1_1786381448250.jpg?v=1786924473"},{"product_id":"the-prodigal-son-as-a-swineherd-hans-collaert-the-elder","title":"The Prodigal Son as a Swineherd - Hans Collaert the Elder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 16th-century engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder, depicting the biblical scene of the Prodigal Son feeding swine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicts the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son during his period of destitution. The composition focuses on the central figure, who kneels in a humble posture while tending to a group of swine. The artist employs precise line work to define the textures of the animals, the rustic wooden trough, and the surrounding rural environment. In the background, a small dwelling and a distant town provide a sense of spatial depth, typical of the period's interest in narrative setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Latin inscription at the base, taken from the Gospel of Luke, provides the thematic context for the scene. It describes the son having lost his wealth and being left naked, forced to satisfy his hunger alongside the pigs. Collaert, a member of a prominent family of engravers in Antwerp, demonstrates a mastery of the burin, using varied hatching techniques to create shadow and volume. The figures are rendered with the anatomical attention characteristic of the Northern Renaissance, while the inclusion of domestic details like the cart and the fence adds a layer of realism to the moralising subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Collaert was active in a period when the dissemination of religious imagery through engravings was common. This work reflects the technical standards of the Antwerp school, where print production was a highly organised craft. The balanced composition directs the viewer's eye from the foreground interaction between the man and the swine toward the secondary narrative elements in the distance. 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