{"title":"Jacques De Gheyn Ii","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"four-studies-of-a-diseased-mouse-jacques-de-gheyn-ii","title":"Four studies of a diseased mouse - Jacques de Gheyn (II)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed study of a mouse from multiple perspectives, rendered in pen and grey wash by Dutch artist Jacques de Gheyn (II).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacques de Gheyn (II) was a prominent Dutch engraver, painter, and draughtsman during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. This work, executed in pen and brown ink with grey wash, demonstrates his precise observational skills. The sheet features four distinct studies of a mouse, captured from various angles to provide a comprehensive view of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Gheyn often turned his attention to the natural world, documenting flora and fauna with a scientific rigour that was common among artists of the Dutch Golden Age. The title suggests an interest in pathology, reflecting a period where natural history and medical curiosity frequently intersected. Each mouse is rendered with careful attention to the texture of the fur and the specific posture of the animal, using subtle washes to create volume and shadow on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the formalised compositions of the time, these sketches possess a directness that suggests they were drawn from life. The artist uses fine, controlled lines to define the anatomy, while the grey wash provides a sense of weight and presence. The composition is sparse, allowing the viewer to focus entirely on the biological details of the rodents. This approach to drawing, which prioritises empirical observation, aligns with the broader intellectual shifts in Northern Europe during this era. The work remains a fine example of the intersection between artistic practice and the burgeoning interest in the natural sciences, showing how artists contributed to the documentation of the world around them.\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=\"\/es\/products\/vier-vlinders-four-butterflies-anton-weiss\" 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;\"\u003eVier vlinders (Four Butterflies) by Anton Weiss\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/giraffa-camelopardalis-giraffe-skeleton-jean-francois-gout\" 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;\"\u003eGiraffa camelopardalis (Giraffe) Skeleton by Jean François Gout\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/jacques-de-gheyn-ii\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Jacques de Gheyn (II) →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jacques de Gheyn (II)","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58588140732751,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58588144304463,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58588144337231,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58588144369999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58588144402767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58588144435535,"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":58588144468303,"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":58588144501071,"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":58588144533839,"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":58588144566607,"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":58588144599375,"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":58588144632143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Four-studies-of-a-diseased-mouse_Poster_CompositorV1_1787886976256.jpg?v=1787889204"},{"product_id":"spanish-warhorse-jacques-de-gheyn-ii","title":"Spanish Warhorse - Jacques de Gheyn II","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed study of a white Spanish warhorse and its groom, painted by the Dutch master Jacques de Gheyn II in the early seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work depicts a white stallion, a Spanish warhorse, held by a groom. Jacques de Gheyn II, a Dutch artist active during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, captures the animal in a profile view. The horse exhibits the muscular build and arched neck characteristic of the breed, which was highly prized for its agility and strength in military contexts. The groom, dressed in period attire, holds the bridle, creating a sense of controlled movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background is dark and relatively plain, which draws attention to the pale coat of the horse. The surface of the panel shows signs of age, including craquelure and areas of wear, which provide a sense of the object's history. De Gheyn was known for his technical precision, and this painting demonstrates his ability to render the texture of the horse's mane and tail with care. The composition is balanced, with the groom positioned to the left and the horse occupying the majority of the pictorial space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch depictions of horses were common in the Netherlands during this period, often commissioned by owners to document their prized animals. The painting reflects the interest in natural history and the study of anatomy that occupied many artists of the Dutch Golden Age. The lighting is focused, illuminating the horse while leaving the groom and the surrounding space in shadow. This creates a clear separation between the subject and its environment, a technique that directs the viewer's gaze toward the physical form of the animal. The work remains a fine example of early seventeenth-century animal portraiture, documenting the relationship between man and horse in a formal, controlled setting.\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=\"\/es\/products\/adonis-james-ward\" 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;\"\u003eAdonis by James Ward\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/het-paard-van-monsieur-de-guille-tethart-philip-christian-haag\" 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;\"\u003eHet paard van Monsieur de Guille - Tethart Philip Christian Haag by Tethart Philipp Christian Haag\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/jacques-de-gheyn-ii\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJacques de Gheyn II prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jacques de Gheyn II","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59103484510543,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59103497322831,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59103497355599,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59103497388367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59103497421135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59103497453903,"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":59103497486671,"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":59103497519439,"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":59103497552207,"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":59103497584975,"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":59103497617743,"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":59103497650511,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Spanish-Warhorse_Poster_CompositorV1_1791881332283.jpg?v=1791881625"},{"product_id":"sergeant-jacques-de-gheyn-ii","title":"Sergeant - Jacques de Gheyn II","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 16th-century engraving by Jacques de Gheyn II, depicting a sergeant in period military attire amidst a camp setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Jacques de Gheyn II depicts a sergeant in a dynamic, striding pose, characteristic of the late sixteenth-century Dutch interest in military costume and drill. The figure is dressed in the elaborate fashion of the period, featuring a slashed doublet, a stiff ruff, and a plumed hat. He carries a halberd over his shoulder, his posture suggesting movement across a rugged, uneven terrain. The background provides a wider view of a military encampment, with smaller figures engaged in various activities, which adds a sense of scale and narrative context to the primary subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Gheyn was a highly skilled printmaker, and his work often demonstrates a mastery of line and texture. The engraving captures the sheen of the fabric, the metallic quality of the weaponry, and the atmospheric depth of the distant horizon. The Latin inscription at the base of the print, 'Ante ferox Signanus ago promptum agmen ad arma, Haudq parum debent parta trophaea mihi', translates roughly to a declaration of the sergeant's role in leading troops to arms and his claim to the trophies of war. This work is part of a series focusing on military figures, reflecting the contemporary obsession with order, discipline, and the professionalisation of the army during the Dutch Revolt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition balances the central, foregrounded figure with the expansive, detailed background. The use of cross-hatching and varied line weights creates a sense of volume and form, typical of the technical precision found in de Gheyn's output. This print offers a clear window into the aesthetic and social concerns of the Dutch Golden Age, where military identity was frequently documented through such refined graphic works.\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=\"\/es\/products\/cleopatra-marcantonio-raimondi\" 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;\"\u003eCleopatra - Marcantonio Raimondi — Marcantonio Raimondi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/portret-van-menno-simons-cornelis-koning\" 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;\"\u003ePortret van Menno Simons - Cornelis Koning — Cornelis Coning\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jacob de Gheyn II","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59103507972431,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59103513477455,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59103513510223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59103513542991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59103513575759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59103513608527,"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":59103513641295,"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":59103513674063,"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":59103513706831,"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":59103513739599,"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":59103513772367,"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":59103513805135,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Sergeant_Poster_CompositorV1_1791881535298-q80.jpg?v=1792430547"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/es\/collections\/jacques-de-gheyn-ii.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}