{"product_id":"alpheus-and-arethusa-anthonie-waterloo-1","title":"Alpheus and Arethusa - Anthonie Waterloo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Anthonie Waterloo depicting the mythological pursuit of Arethusa by the river god Alpheus within a dense forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnthonie Waterloo was a Dutch painter and etcher known for his focus on wooded scenes. This etching depicts the Greek myth of Alpheus and Arethusa, where the river god Alpheus pursues the nymph Arethusa. While the mythological figures are present, the composition prioritises the dense, atmospheric forest setting. Waterloo uses a variety of etching techniques to differentiate the textures of the foliage, the rough bark of the trees, and the reflective surface of the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work demonstrates the artist's ability to create depth through the layering of light and shadow. The foreground is dominated by a large, gnarled tree that frames the scene, drawing the eye toward the figures near the water. The middle ground recedes into a thicket of trees, while the background offers a glimpse of open space. Waterloo avoids the rigid, formal structures found in some contemporary works, opting instead for a more naturalistic representation of the Dutch countryside, even when populated by classical subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterloo's prints were widely collected during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, valued for their technical precision and their evocative portrayal of nature. This piece is characteristic of his output, which often combined small-scale human or mythological activity with expansive, detailed woodland environments. The etching process allows for fine, delicate lines that capture the complexity of leaves and branches, creating a sense of movement and life within the static image. The contrast between the dark, shaded areas and the lighter, open spaces provides a sense of volume and atmosphere, typical of the period's interest in light and its effects on the natural world.\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=\"\/de\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antonie Waterloo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718793826639,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718806868303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718806901071,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718806933839,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718806966607,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718806999375,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718807032143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718807064911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718807097679,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718807130447,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718807163215,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718807195983,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Alpheus-and-Arethusa_Poster_CompositorV1_1788910657308.jpg?v=1788911484","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/alpheus-and-arethusa-anthonie-waterloo-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}