Fine Art Poster
From £28
A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
Jongen met een gevouwen kraag - Wallerant Vaillant
Regulärer Preis
£28.00 GBP
Angebotspreis
£28.00 GBP
Regulärer Preis
Archival Pigmentdruck
Rahmen werden montagefertig geliefert
Sichere Kaufabwicklung
Auf Bestellung gefertigt
Beschreibung
A fine mezzotint portrait by Wallerant Vaillant, demonstrating the soft tonal gradations and technical mastery of this seventeenth-century Dutch artist.
Wallerant Vaillant was a pioneer of the mezzotint technique, a method of printmaking that allows for subtle gradations of tone rather than relying solely on line work. This portrait of a young man demonstrates his mastery of the medium. By roughening the copper plate with a rocker, Vaillant created a surface that holds ink in varying depths, producing the soft, velvety shadows and luminous highlights visible in the subject's face and hair.
The composition is intimate, focusing on the sitter from the chest up. The boy wears a simple garment with a folded collar, a style common in the mid-seventeenth century. His expression is neutral, with his gaze directed slightly away from the viewer. The background is dark and indistinct, which pushes the figure forward and creates a sense of volume. Vaillant uses the light to model the features of the face, particularly the bridge of the nose and the curve of the cheek, giving the portrait a three-dimensional quality that was highly sought after during this period.
Vaillant spent much of his career travelling across Europe, working for various courts and patrons. His technical skill with the mezzotint process helped popularise the medium among his contemporaries. This print is a fine example of the tonal range possible with the technique, showing how the artist could manipulate light to create a realistic and atmospheric image. The lack of harsh outlines contributes to the lifelike appearance of the subject, as the transitions between light and dark are smooth and gradual. This work remains a representative piece of seventeenth-century Dutch printmaking, showing the technical precision and artistic sensitivity that defined Vaillant's output.
Rückgaberecht
Da jeder Druck auf Bestellung gefertigt wird, bieten wir keine Rücksendungen, Rückerstattungen oder Umtausche aufgrund von Meinungsänderungen an. Sollte Ihre Bestellung fehlerhaft, beschädigt oder falsch ankommen, ersetzen wir sie kostenlos – kontaktieren Sie uns einfach innerhalb von 48 Stunden nach Lieferung. Vollständige Details finden Sie auf unserer Rückerstattungsseite.
Versand
Wir versenden weltweit und drucken im Produktionszentrum in der Nähe Ihrer Lieferadresse. Lieferzeiten und -kosten variieren je nach Zielort – die Ihnen zur Verfügung stehenden Optionen werden Ihnen an der Kasse angezeigt.
Fertigung
Jeder Druck wird auf Bestellung im 12-Farben-Giclée-Druckverfahren auf FSC-zertifiziertem Archivpapier hergestellt. Entworfen in Großbritannien und gedruckt in Ihrem nächstgelegenen Produktionszentrum, um Abfall zu reduzieren und die Lieferung zu beschleunigen.
Care and materials
Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
Care & Cleaning
To keep your artwork looking its best:
- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
Look vervollständigen
Jongen met een gevouwen kraag - Wallerant Vaillant
Regulärer Preis
Ab £28.00 GBP
Angebotspreis
Ab £28.00 GBP
Regulärer Preis
Fine Art Poster / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / -
Artist Biography
Wallerant Vaillant
Vaillant pioneered the mezzotint alongside Prince Rupert of the Rhine. He produced over two hundred mezzotint sheets from the mid-1660s, making him one of the earliest and most prolific practitioners of a technique that would dominate reproductive printmaking for the next two centuries.
He was born in Lille in 1623, the eldest of five brothers who all became painters. He trained under Erasmus Quellinus II in Antwerp and worked as a portraitist in Amsterdam, with extended stays in Paris from 1659 to 1664. He is remembered today primarily as a printmaker rather than a painter. He died in Amsterdam in 1677.
He was born in Lille in 1623, the eldest of five brothers who all became painters. He trained under Erasmus Quellinus II in Antwerp and worked as a portraitist in Amsterdam, with extended stays in Paris from 1659 to 1664. He is remembered today primarily as a printmaker rather than a painter. He died in Amsterdam in 1677.
Made to order
Choose your finish
Every piece is printed to order. These are the five finishes, and what makes each one different.
Fine Art Framed
From £45
The same fine art print in a solid wood frame with UV-protective acrylic glaze and rigid backing. Five frame colours. Arrives ready to hang.
Warum uns wählen?
Garantie für beschädigungsfreie Lieferung
Schneller Versand
Museumsreife Materialien
Das könnte Ihnen auch gefallen