{"product_id":"portretbuste-van-joost-van-den-vondel-johannes-lutma","title":"Portretbuste van Joost van den Vondel - Johannes Lutma","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined portrait of the poet Joost van den Vondel, rendered as a classical bust with symbolic attributes by the Dutch master Johannes Lutma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print by Johannes Lutma depicts the Dutch poet and playwright Joost van den Vondel. The composition presents the subject as a classical bust, a common convention for honouring literary figures during the seventeenth century. Lutma, a skilled goldsmith and engraver, employs a sophisticated technique that combines etching with stipple engraving to achieve a sculptural quality. The soft, granular texture of the stippling creates a smooth transition of light across the skin, mimicking the appearance of marble or terracotta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bust rests upon a stone plinth, which features a relief carving of a swan. This detail serves as a visual pun on the poet's name, Vondel, which is phonetically linked to the Dutch word for swan. To the left, a lyre is positioned, acting as an attribute of the poet and his association with the Muses. The arched background provides a sense of depth, framing the profile view of the subject with a dark, atmospheric shadow that pushes the bust forward into the viewer's space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLutma was a prominent figure in Amsterdam, known for his work in precious metals and his innovative approach to printmaking. This particular work demonstrates his ability to translate the tactile qualities of three-dimensional objects into the two-dimensional medium of paper. The precision of the lines and the careful modulation of tone reveal the technical rigour expected of a master craftsman of the Dutch Golden Age. By integrating symbolic elements like the swan and the lyre, Lutma elevates the portrait beyond a mere likeness, crafting a narrative about the poet's identity and his contribution to Dutch literature. The print remains a fine example of the intersection between portraiture and allegorical design in the seventeenth-century Netherlands.\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":"Johannes Lutma","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677910045007,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677916369231,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677916401999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58677916434767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58677916467535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58677916500303,"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":58677916533071,"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":58677916565839,"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":58677916598607,"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":58677916631375,"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":58677916664143,"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":58677916696911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portretbuste-van-Joost-van-den-Vondel_Poster_CompositorV1_1788558591385.jpg?v=1788559332","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/portretbuste-van-joost-van-den-vondel-johannes-lutma","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}