{"title":"Godfried Maes","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"scene-from-the-life-of-a-saint-godfried-maes","title":"Scene from the Life of a Saint - Godfried Maes","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dramatic Baroque composition by Godfried Maes, depicting a complex narrative scene of spiritual conflict and divine intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Godfried Maes exemplifies the dramatic narrative style common in late seventeenth-century Flemish painting. Maes, a painter active in Antwerp, worked within the tradition established by Peter Paul Rubens, focusing on dynamic movement, theatrical lighting, and complex multi-figure compositions. The scene depicts a moment of spiritual trial or martyrdom, where the central figure is surrounded by figures representing both earthly aggression and divine intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into two distinct zones. The lower portion contains the human drama, characterised by muscular figures, expressive gestures, and the tension of a confrontation. The figures are rendered with a sense of physical weight and urgency, their bodies twisted in reaction to the central event. The palette here relies on deep shadows and warm, earthy tones, which help to focus the viewer on the central protagonist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove this earthly struggle, the upper portion of the canvas opens into a celestial realm. Here, the atmosphere shifts to lighter, ethereal tones. Figures representing allegorical or divine entities hover in the clouds, observing the events below. The use of light in this section provides a contrast to the murky, chaotic environment of the lower register, suggesting a spiritual resolution to the physical conflict. The brushwork is fluid and confident, typical of the period's preference for painterly effects over rigid outlines. Maes uses these techniques to guide the eye through the dense arrangement of bodies, ensuring that the narrative remains legible despite the complexity of the scene. This print captures the scale and ambition of the original oil painting, preserving the tonal range and the dramatic interplay between shadow and light that defines the Baroque aesthetic.\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":"Godfried Maes","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58793962701135,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58793968992591,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58793969025359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58793969058127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58793969090895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58793969123663,"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":58793969156431,"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":58793969189199,"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":58793969221967,"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":58793969254735,"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":58793969287503,"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":58793969320271,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Scene-from-the-Life-of-a-Saint_Poster_CompositorV1_1789524870671.jpg?v=1789525255"},{"product_id":"triomf-van-bacchus-godfried-maes","title":"Triomf van Bacchus - Godfried Maes","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dynamic Baroque drawing depicting the mythological Triumph of Bacchus, featuring a lively procession of figures and animals rendered in ink and wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by the Flemish painter Godfried Maes depicts the classical subject of the Triumph of Bacchus. Maes, active in Antwerp during the late seventeenth century, demonstrates a mastery of the Baroque idiom through his dynamic handling of ink and wash. The composition is crowded with figures, typical of the period, capturing the chaotic energy of a Dionysian procession. Bacchus sits centrally upon his chariot, holding a thyrsus, while a winged figure blows a trumpet above him. The scene includes satyrs, maenads, and exotic animals, all rendered with a focus on movement and theatricality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs grey wash to create depth and volume, allowing the figures to emerge from the background with a sense of sculptural weight. The architectural elements, including the classical columns and arches, provide a structured frame for the revelry. Maes uses the medium to suggest texture, from the soft fur of the leopards to the flowing drapery of the dancing figures. The light source appears to emanate from the upper left, casting shadows that define the musculature of the satyrs and the contours of the chariot wheels. This drawing reflects the interest in classical mythology that permeated Flemish art during this era, often used to decorate grand interiors or as preparatory studies for larger decorative commissions. The attention to anatomical detail and the fluid, calligraphic line work are characteristic of Maes's draughtsmanship, showing his ability to manage complex, multi-figure arrangements within a single frame. The work remains a clear example of the technical proficiency expected of an Antwerp master at the close of the 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":"Godfried Maes","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807228760399,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807264280911,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807264313679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807264346447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807264379215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807264411983,"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":58807264444751,"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":58807264477519,"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":58807264510287,"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":58807264543055,"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":58807264575823,"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":58807264608591,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Triomf-van-Bacchus_Poster_CompositorV1_1789660721227.jpg?v=1789660838"},{"product_id":"offer-van-bacchus-godfried-maes","title":"Offer van Bacchus - Godfried Maes","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Baroque drawing by Godfried Maes depicting a mythological scene of Bacchus and his followers in a classical architectural setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by the Flemish painter Godfried Maes depicts a classical scene centred on the worship of Bacchus. The composition is organised around a central architectural element, featuring twisted columns adorned with vine leaves, which frame the seated figure of the god. Maes employs a dynamic arrangement of figures, including satyrs, nymphs, and elderly devotees, to convey the revelry associated with the Bacchic cult. The foreground contains smaller figures, including putti, engaged in the consumption of wine, which reinforces the thematic focus on excess and ritual offering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the drawing demonstrates the characteristics of late seventeenth-century Flemish draughtsmanship. Maes uses pen and brown ink to define the contours of the figures and the architectural setting, while grey wash provides volume and atmospheric depth. The application of wash creates a range of tonal values, from the deep shadows beneath the columns to the lighter, more ethereal treatment of the sky and background. The artist balances the crowded foreground with a more open, sketch-like treatment of the distant landscape, guiding the eye through the various groups of participants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a preparatory study or a finished drawing for a larger composition, the work reflects the influence of the Antwerp school, where Maes was active. His ability to manage a complex narrative with multiple figures in motion is typical of the period, which favoured theatricality and classical allegory. The inclusion of specific attributes, such as the thyrsus held by Bacchus and the various vessels for wine, ensures the subject remains legible within the conventions of Baroque iconography. This print captures the fluidity of the original ink lines and the subtle gradations of the wash, preserving the tactile quality of the artist's hand.\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":"Godfried Maes","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807815471439,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807835132239,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807835165007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807835197775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807835230543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807835263311,"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":58807835296079,"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":58807835328847,"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":58807835361615,"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":58807835394383,"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":58807835427151,"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":58807835459919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Offer-van-Bacchus_Poster_CompositorV1_1789665565727.jpg?v=1789666188"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/collections\/godfried-maes.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}