{"product_id":"landschap-bij-nacht-met-volle-maan-wallerant-vaillant","title":"Landschap bij nacht met volle maan - Wallerant Vaillant","description":"\u003cp\u003eA moody, atmospheric mezzotint by Dutch master Wallerant Vaillant, capturing a quiet nocturnal scene illuminated by a full moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mezzotint by Wallerant Vaillant captures a nocturnal scene defined by the dramatic interplay of light and shadow. As one of the earliest practitioners of the mezzotint technique, Vaillant utilised the medium to achieve soft, tonal gradations that were difficult to replicate with traditional engraving or etching. The composition focuses on a quiet, moonlit environment where the full moon provides the primary light source, casting a pale glow across the water and the surrounding terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs the characteristic velvety blacks of the mezzotint process to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The dark, brooding sky contrasts with the reflective surface of the water, while the silhouettes of structures and foliage emerge from the gloom. This work reflects the seventeenth-century interest in atmospheric effects and the technical experimentation that defined the period. The print displays the characteristic plate mark and the subtle textures inherent to the mezzotint rocker, which creates the tonal range visible in the clouds and the moonlit reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVaillant was a versatile artist, known for his portraits and his technical mastery of printmaking. His work in mezzotint helped popularise the medium across Europe. This specific print demonstrates his ability to manipulate light to evoke a specific mood, moving away from the rigid lines of contemporary printmaking towards a more painterly approach. The scene is devoid of human figures, allowing the viewer to focus entirely on the interplay between the celestial light and the dark, quiet earth. The print remains a clear example of the technical capabilities of the Dutch Golden Age printmakers, who sought to push the boundaries of what could be achieved on a copper plate through the careful application of light and shadow.\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\/the-farrier-aert-van-der-neer\" 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;\"\u003eThe Farrier by Aert van der Neer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/the-edge-of-a-heath-by-moonlight-john-constable\" 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;\"\u003eThe Edge of a Heath by Moonlight by John Constable\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/wallerant-vaillant\" 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;\"\u003eWallerant Vaillant prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wallerant Vaillant","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59503057568079,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59503057600847,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59503057633615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59503057666383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59503057699151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59503057731919,"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":59503057764687,"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":59503057797455,"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":59503057830223,"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":59503057862991,"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":59503057895759,"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":59503057928527,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Landschap-bij-nacht-met-volle-maan_Poster_CompositorV1_1794621610986.jpg?v=1794621640","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/es\/products\/landschap-bij-nacht-met-volle-maan-wallerant-vaillant","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}