{"title":"Jacob Van Campen","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"hercules-bringing-cerberus-from-the-underworld-jacob-van-campen","title":"Hercules Bringing Cerberus from the Underworld - Jacob van Campen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dramatic grisaille painting by Jacob van Campen depicting Hercules capturing the three-headed hound Cerberus, rendered with sculptural depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Jacob van Campen depicts the final labour of Hercules, in which the hero descends into the underworld to capture the three-headed hound, Cerberus. Executed in grisaille, the painting relies on a monochromatic palette of greys and browns to simulate the appearance of a stone relief or sculpture. This technique was popular in the Dutch Golden Age for architectural decoration, allowing the artist to manipulate light and shadow to create a sense of three-dimensional volume on a flat surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan Campen, better known for his architectural contributions such as the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, demonstrates his command of classical form and dramatic narrative here. Hercules is shown in a state of physical exertion, his muscular frame tensed as he pulls the reluctant beast toward a boat. The figures surrounding him, likely souls trapped in the underworld, exhibit expressions of terror and confusion, adding psychological weight to the scene. The composition is tightly packed, focusing the viewer's attention on the struggle between the hero and the creature. The inclusion of a painted frame within the composition itself reinforces the illusion of a sculptural object, a common device in seventeenth-century Dutch interior design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy choosing a grisaille approach, Van Campen avoids the distraction of colour, directing the eye toward the anatomical precision and the dynamic interaction between the figures. The work reflects the period's fascination with classical mythology and the integration of fine art into the domestic and civic environment. It remains a clear example of the artist's ability to blend architectural sensibilities with classical storytelling, resulting in a piece that functions as both a narrative image and a decorative element.\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\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" 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;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jacob van Campen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58792725086543,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58792742256975,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58792742289743,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58792742322511,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58792742355279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58792742388047,"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":58792742420815,"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":58792742453583,"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":58792742486351,"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":58792742519119,"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":58792742551887,"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":58792742584655,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Hercules-Bringing-Cerberus-from-the-Underworld_Poster_CompositorV1_1789514443952.jpg?v=1789514933"},{"product_id":"vanitas-still-life-with-skull-laurel-wreath-book-and-candles-jacob-van-campen","title":"Vanitas Still Life with Skull, Laurel Wreath, Book, and Candles - Jacob van Campen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Dutch Golden Age vanitas painting featuring a skull, laurel wreath, and burning candles, symbolising the transience of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Jacob van Campen is a classic example of the Dutch vanitas tradition, a genre that emerged during the seventeenth century to remind viewers of the transience of life and the certainty of death. The composition is tightly framed within a wooden niche, creating a sense of depth that draws the eye directly to the central skull. The skull, crowned with a laurel wreath, acts as the primary memento mori, while the inclusion of a snake biting its own tail, an ouroboros, reinforces themes of cyclical time and eternity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath the skull, a closed book rests, suggesting the limitations of human knowledge and earthly learning when faced with the inevitable end. The two candles, positioned at the lower corners, are depicted in the process of burning down, their flickering flames serving as a visual metaphor for the fleeting nature of human existence. The palette is restrained, relying on earthy browns, ochres, and muted greys to maintain a sombre and reflective mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan Campen, primarily known for his architectural contributions to the Dutch Golden Age, demonstrates a precise control over light and shadow here. The illumination is focused, casting the objects into relief against the dark background of the niche. This technique creates a stark contrast that heightens the gravity of the subject matter. The painting avoids unnecessary ornamentation, allowing the symbolic weight of each object to communicate the intended moral message. By placing these items within a simulated architectural frame, the artist invites the viewer to contemplate these objects as if they were physically present, bridging the gap between the painted surface and the viewer's own reality.\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\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" 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;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jacob van Campen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58806450258255,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58806534340943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58806534373711,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58806534406479,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58806534439247,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58806534472015,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58806534504783,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58806534537551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58806534570319,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58806534603087,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58806534635855,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58806534668623,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Vanitas-Still-Life-with-Skull-Laurel-Wreath-Book-and-Candles_Poster_CompositorV1_1789656661678.jpg?v=1789657200"},{"product_id":"still-life-with-a-bowl-of-maize-artichoke-grapes-and-a-parrot-jacob-van-campen","title":"Still Life with a Bowl of Maize, Artichoke, Grapes and a Parrot - Jacob van Campen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Dutch Golden Age still life featuring a bowl of produce and a parrot, painted within a trompe l'oeil architectural niche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Jacob van Campen displays the characteristics of Dutch Golden Age still life painting, specifically the tradition of trompe l'oeil architectural integration. Van Campen, better known as an architect of the Dutch Classicist style, applied his understanding of spatial geometry to this composition. The objects are arranged within a painted stone niche, creating a sense of depth that interacts with the viewer's physical space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe selection of items, including maize, an artichoke, and grapes, reflects the period's interest in exotic and domestic produce. The inclusion of a parrot adds an element of animation to the otherwise static arrangement. The muted, earthy palette is typical of the mid-seventeenth-century Dutch school, focusing on the textures of the ceramic bowl, the organic forms of the produce, and the soft plumage of the bird. The surrounding architectural frame, complete with carved swags, suggests this painting was intended as a decorative element within a larger interior scheme, likely a wall panel or overdoor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan Campen's approach here is less about the moralising vanitas themes common in contemporary Dutch art and more concerned with the decorative potential of the still life genre. The lighting is controlled, drawing attention to the rounded forms of the fruit and the reflective surface of the bowl. The brushwork is precise, allowing for the clear definition of the maize husks and the individual grapes. This piece demonstrates the intersection of architectural design and fine art, a hallmark of Van Campen's career as a polymath of the Dutch Republic.\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\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" 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;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jacob van Campen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807238197583,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807262511439,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807262544207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807262576975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807262609743,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807262642511,"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":58807262675279,"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":58807262708047,"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":58807262740815,"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":58807262773583,"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":58807262806351,"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":58807262839119,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Still-Life-with-a-Bowl-of-Maize-Artichoke-Grapes-and-a-Parrot_Poster_CompositorV1_1789660124334.jpg?v=1789661004"},{"product_id":"graftombe-met-inscriptie-jacob-van-campen","title":"Graftombe met inscriptie - Jacob van Campen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful trompe-l'oeil oil painting by Jacob van Campen, depicting a stone sarcophagus with a Latin inscription, rendered with realistic depth and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Jacob van Campen is a fine example of the trompe-l'oeil technique, a style designed to deceive the eye into perceiving a three-dimensional object on a flat surface. Van Campen, better known for his architectural contributions to the Dutch Golden Age, demonstrates here his mastery of perspective and shadow. The composition depicts a stone tomb or sarcophagus, rendered with a high degree of realism that makes the object appear to protrude from the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sarcophagus features a Latin inscription: MEMORIA IVSTICVM LAVDE, NOMEN IMPIORVM PVTRESCET. This translates to: The memory of the just is in praise, but the name of the wicked shall rot. The text is carved into the stone face, accompanied by classical decorative elements such as swags and a reclining figure atop the lid. The surrounding space is painted to resemble wood grain, further enhancing the illusion that the viewer is looking at a physical niche cut into a timber wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan Campen employs a muted, earthy palette to maintain the gravity of the subject matter. The lighting is directed from the upper left, casting deep shadows that define the volume of the tomb and the depth of the recess. This work reflects the period's interest in memento mori, a genre that uses symbolic objects to remind the viewer of the transience of life. The precision of the brushwork and the careful handling of light and shadow create a convincing sense of physical presence. By integrating architectural elements with funerary symbolism, the artist creates a contemplative piece that balances technical skill with philosophical reflection. The work remains a clear demonstration of the Dutch interest in illusionistic painting during the seventeenth century, where the boundary between the painted image and the physical environment is intentionally blurred.\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-marinus-van-der-maarel\" 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 - Marinus van der Maarel — Marinus van der Maarel\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jacob van Campen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807245046095,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807266541903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807266574671,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807266607439,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807266640207,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807266672975,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807266705743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807266738511,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807266771279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807266804047,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807266836815,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807266869583,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Graftombe-met-inscriptie_Poster_CompositorV1_1789660633601.jpg?v=1789661153"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/collections\/jacob-van-campen.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}