{"product_id":"schepping-van-het-uitspansel-herman-coets","title":"Schepping van het uitspansel - Herman Coets","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined red chalk drawing by Herman Coets depicting the biblical creation of the firmament, featuring a central dove surrounded by putti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis red chalk drawing by Herman Coets depicts the biblical creation of the firmament, as described in Genesis. The composition is organised around a central, circular mass of swirling clouds, which represents the division of the waters. A dove, symbolising the Holy Spirit, is positioned at the centre of this formation, radiating light outwards. The scene is framed by a series of putti, or winged infants, who float in the surrounding space. Their gestures and postures direct the viewer's attention toward the central event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of red chalk, a medium favoured by artists of the period for its ability to convey soft modelling and delicate tonal transitions, allows Coets to create a sense of ethereal movement within the clouds. The lines are precise, demonstrating a high level of technical control in the rendering of the figures and the atmospheric effects. The bottom of the sheet includes a handwritten inscription in Dutch, referencing the specific biblical passage from Genesis, which was a common practice for works intended for devotional or educational purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoets employs a balanced, symmetrical arrangement that reflects the orderly nature of the divine act. The putti are distributed evenly around the central sphere, creating a sense of harmony and equilibrium. The work is characteristic of early eighteenth-century Dutch draughtsmanship, where religious themes were often explored with a focus on clarity and narrative precision. The absence of heavy shading allows the paper's texture to contribute to the overall light quality of the image, giving the scene a luminous, airy appearance. This piece offers a clear example of how artists of the era interpreted complex theological concepts through classical iconography and refined technical execution.\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":"Herman Coets","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761849700687,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761867690319,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761867723087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761867755855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761867788623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761867821391,"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":58761867854159,"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":58761867886927,"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":58761867919695,"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":58761867952463,"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":58761867985231,"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":58761868017999,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Schepping-van-het-uitspansel_Poster_CompositorV1_1789294884934.jpg?v=1789295439","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/schepping-van-het-uitspansel-herman-coets","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}