{"title":"Erasmus Quellinus Ii","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"samson-killing-the-lion-erasmus-quellinus-ii-1","title":"Samson Killing the Lion - Erasmus Quellinus II","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Erasmus Quellinus II, based on a design by Peter Paul Rubens, depicting the biblical struggle of Samson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching depicts the biblical narrative of Samson wrestling a lion, a subject frequently explored by artists within the circle of Peter Paul Rubens. The composition is based on an invention by Rubens, as noted by the inscription 'P. Paulus Rubens inuentor' at the bottom left. Erasmus Quellinus II, a prominent Flemish painter and printmaker, executed the plate using the aqua fortis technique, which allows for the expressive, fluid line quality seen in the musculature of the figures and the texture of the lion's mane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene captures a moment of physical exertion. Samson is positioned over the beast, his body twisted to exert maximum force against the animal's jaws. The background features architectural ruins on the left and a tree on the right, providing a sense of place while keeping the focus on the central struggle. The cross-hatching and varied line weights create a sense of volume and shadow, typical of the printmaking traditions in Antwerp during the seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuellinus was a key figure in the Flemish Baroque, often collaborating with Rubens and other masters of the period. His ability to translate the dynamic energy of Rubens's paintings into the medium of etching is evident here. The work demonstrates a clear understanding of anatomical tension and dramatic lighting, characteristic of the era's interest in classical and biblical themes. This print offers a view into the collaborative nature of the Antwerp art market, where designs by established masters were disseminated through the technical skill of specialist printmakers. It remains a fine example of the period's graphic output, reflecting the technical proficiency and stylistic preferences of the mid-seventeenth century.\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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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":"Erasmus Quellinus II","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58735456682319,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58735474377039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58735474409807,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58735474442575,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58735474475343,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58735474508111,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58735474540879,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58735474573647,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58735474606415,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58735474639183,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58735474671951,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58735474704719,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Samson-Killing-the-Lion_Poster_CompositorV1_1789277826380.jpg?v=1789277867"},{"product_id":"the-virgin-appearing-to-saint-bonaventure-erasmus-quellinus-ii","title":"The Virgin Appearing to Saint Bonaventure - Erasmus Quellinus II","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dramatic Baroque composition by Erasmus Quellinus II, depicting the Virgin and Child appearing to Saint Bonaventure in a vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErasmus Quellinus II, a prominent figure in the Antwerp school of the seventeenth century, demonstrates his mastery of the Baroque idiom in this composition. The work depicts a visionary encounter, where the Virgin and Child appear upon a cloud, bathed in a celestial light that contrasts with the earthly setting below. Saint Bonaventure, dressed in his ecclesiastical vestments, kneels in adoration, his gaze directed toward the divine figures. An angel, depicted with expressive movement, gestures toward the apparition, bridging the gap between the human and the spiritual realms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuellinus, who was a pupil of Peter Paul Rubens, adopts the dramatic lighting and dynamic movement characteristic of the period. The composition is structured through a diagonal axis, leading the viewer's eye from the kneeling saint upward to the Virgin. The artist employs a palette of deep reds, blues, and golden ochres, which contribute to the atmospheric quality of the scene. The drapery is rendered with precision, showing the weight and texture of the fabrics, while the cherubs surrounding the Virgin add a sense of ethereal lightness to the upper portion of the canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting reflects the Counter-Reformation focus on personal piety and the intercession of saints. The inclusion of a coat of arms in the lower corner suggests a commission for a private chapel or a specific ecclesiastical patron. Quellinus balances the theatricality of the Baroque style with a clarity of narrative, ensuring the devotional subject remains the primary focus. The technical execution, particularly in the handling of light and shadow, demonstrates the artist's ability to create a sense of depth and volume within a complex, multi-figure arrangement. This print captures the tonal range and fine details of the original oil painting, providing a clear view of the artist's brushwork and the subtle gradations of colour that define the composition.\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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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":"Erasmus Quellinus II","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58783603622223,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58783615975759,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58783616008527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58783616041295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58783616074063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58783616106831,"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":58783616139599,"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":58783616172367,"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":58783616205135,"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":58783616237903,"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":58783616270671,"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":58783616303439,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Virgin-Appearing-to-Saint-Bonaventure_Poster_CompositorV1_1789413369920.jpg?v=1789414508"},{"product_id":"sculptuur-van-venus-met-een-dolfijn-hubert-quellinus","title":"Sculptuur van Venus met een dolfijn - Hubert Quellinus","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Hubert Quellinus depicting a classical sculpture of Venus with a dolphin, originally documented for the Amsterdam Town Hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Hubert Quellinus depicts a classical sculpture of Venus accompanied by a dolphin. The work originates from the series documenting the interior and sculptural collection of the Amsterdam Town Hall, a project commissioned to record the architectural and artistic achievements of the building. Quellinus, a member of a prominent family of sculptors and artists, utilised his technical skill to translate three-dimensional marble forms into two-dimensional printed media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure of Venus stands in a traditional contrapposto pose, her weight shifted to one leg, which creates a natural curve in the torso. Her hand gestures are subtle, and the inclusion of the dolphin at her side serves as a traditional iconographic attribute, linking the goddess to her mythological birth from the sea. The artist employs fine hatching and cross-hatching techniques to define the musculature and the smooth texture of the stone. The lighting is even, allowing the viewer to observe the anatomical precision of the original sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a record of seventeenth-century Dutch classicism, this print provides insight into the reception of antique forms during the period. The Amsterdam Town Hall, designed by Jacob van Campen, was intended to reflect the status of the city, and the inclusion of such classical figures was common in the decoration of civic spaces. Quellinus captures the proportions and the serene expression of the statue with clarity. The bottom of the print features handwritten annotations, typical of archival documentation from the era, which identify the subject and provide context for the collection. This print is a clear example of the intersection between printmaking and the documentation of public art in the Dutch Golden Age.\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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" 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;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Erasmus Quellinus II","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58911186813263,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58911276761423,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58911276794191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58911276826959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58911276859727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58911276892495,"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":58911276925263,"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":58911276958031,"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":58911276990799,"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":58911277023567,"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":58911277056335,"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":58911277089103,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Sculptuur-van-Venus-met-een-dolfijn_Poster_CompositorV1_1790640554458.jpg?v=1790644150"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/collections\/erasmus-quellinus-ii.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}