{"product_id":"de-apotheker-jan-luyken","title":"De Apotheker - Jan Luyken","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1694 etching by Jan Luyken from his series on human occupations, depicting an apothecary at work in his shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Jan Luyken, titled De Apotheker, originates from his celebrated series Menselyk Bedryf (Human Occupations), published in Amsterdam in 1694. The series provides a detailed visual record of various trades and professions during the Dutch Golden Age. Luyken, a prolific illustrator and poet, combined his technical skill in printmaking with a moralising perspective, often pairing his images with verses that draw parallels between physical labour and spiritual life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts an apothecary at work, standing before a portable furnace or stove. He is shown in the process of preparing a concoction, his posture focused and precise. The setting is modest, with the apothecary positioned near the entrance of his shop, allowing a glimpse of a street scene in the background. The architectural elements are rendered with the clarity typical of Luyken's work, providing a sense of place while keeping the focus on the figure of the tradesman. The surrounding text, written in Dutch, serves to contextualise the image within the broader themes of the publication, linking the apothecary's role in healing the body to the spiritual healing offered by religious faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuyken's approach to this subject is observational and methodical. He captures the tools of the trade and the specific actions of the apothecary with accuracy, reflecting the period's interest in documenting the realities of daily life. The print is a fine example of seventeenth-century Dutch graphic art, demonstrating the artist's ability to balance narrative detail with a clean, controlled line. The work remains a valuable historical document, offering insight into the tools, clothing, and social environment of a seventeenth-century apothecary, while also reflecting the didactic nature of Luyken's wider body of work.\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\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan Luyken","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58719035261263,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58719048761679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58719048794447,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58719048827215,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58719048859983,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58719048892751,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58719048925519,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58719048958287,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58719048991055,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58719049023823,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58719049056591,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58719049089359,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Apotheker_Poster_CompositorV1_1788916487924.jpg?v=1788917335","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/de-apotheker-jan-luyken","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}