{"title":"Peter Rottermont","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"david-in-prayer-pieter-rottermondt","title":"David in Prayer - Pieter Rottermondt","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Pieter Rottermondt depicting King David in a moment of quiet, atmospheric prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Pieter Rottermondt depicts the biblical figure of King David in a moment of private devotion. The artist employs a technique characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age, utilising dense cross-hatching and stippling to create a sense of atmosphere within the interior space. David is shown kneeling in profile, his hands clasped in prayer, positioned before a lectern that holds an open book. His attire, rendered with textured lines, suggests a regal yet humble state of contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is defined by a strong contrast between light and shadow. A large, ornate chandelier hangs from the upper portion of the frame, casting a soft glow that illuminates the subject while leaving the surrounding architecture in partial darkness. The background features subtle architectural elements, including a curved wall and classical motifs, which provide a sense of scale and depth to the scene. The floor is textured with fine marks, grounding the figure firmly within the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRottermondt, a contemporary of Rembrandt, demonstrates a clear interest in the expressive potential of the etching medium. The work avoids unnecessary ornamentation, focusing instead on the psychological weight of the subject. The interplay of light and texture creates a quiet, meditative quality. This print offers a glimpse into the seventeenth-century Dutch approach to religious iconography, where biblical narratives were often brought into domestic or intimate settings. The attention to detail, from the folds of the fabric to the structure of the chandelier, reflects the technical precision common among printmakers of this period. It is a study in solitude and reflection, captured through the precise application of ink on paper.\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\/group-of-horses-nicolaes-berchem\" 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;\"\u003eGroup of Horses - Nicolaes Berchem — Nicolaes Berchem\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/milk-cow-paulus-potter\" 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;\"\u003eMilk Cow - Paulus Potter — Paulus Potter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Peter Rottermont","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58792658534735,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58792685470031,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58792685502799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58792685535567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58792685568335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58792685601103,"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":58792685633871,"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":58792685666639,"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":58792685699407,"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":58792685732175,"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":58792685764943,"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":58792685797711,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/David-in-Prayer_Poster_CompositorV1_1789513072586.jpg?v=1789513518"},{"product_id":"portret-van-een-edelsmid-pieter-rottermondt","title":"Portret van een edelsmid - Pieter Rottermondt","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 17th-century etching by Pieter Rottermondt depicting a goldsmith, showcasing the technical precision of Dutch Golden Age printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Pieter Rottermondt captures a goldsmith in a moment of professional reflection. The subject is depicted with a focus on the tools of his trade, holding a metal vessel that demonstrates his craft. The composition relies on the contrast between the soft, naturalistic rendering of the figure and the decorative, ornate background elements typical of the period. Rottermondt employs fine lines to define the texture of the subject's clothing and the metallic sheen of the object held in his hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work reflects the conventions of 17th-century Dutch portraiture, where the identity of the sitter is often linked to their occupation or social standing. The goldsmith is presented with a sense of quiet dignity, his gaze directed towards the viewer. The background features a carved relief, which adds a layer of depth and visual interest without distracting from the primary figure. The technical execution of the etching shows the artist's control over the medium, using varied line weights to create shadow and volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieter Rottermondt, active during the Dutch Golden Age, produced works that often engaged with the material culture of his time. This print provides a glimpse into the life of a skilled artisan, documenting both the fashion of the era and the importance of craftsmanship. The monochromatic nature of the etching allows the viewer to focus on the form and the subtle interplay of light across the surfaces. It is a piece that rewards close inspection, revealing the precision involved in the creation of such a portrait.\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\/untitled-two-soldiers-on-horseback-etching-fine-art-print\" 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;\"\u003eUntitled (Two Soldiers on Horseback, Etching) - Fine Art Print — Unknown Artist\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/milk-cow-paulus-potter\" 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;\"\u003eMilk Cow - Paulus Potter — Paulus Potter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Peter Rottermont","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808605344079,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808633786703,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808633819471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808633852239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808633885007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808633917775,"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":58808633950543,"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":58808633983311,"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":58808634016079,"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":58808634048847,"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":58808634081615,"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":58808634114383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-een-edelsmid_Poster_CompositorV1_1789673374154.jpg?v=1789673453"},{"product_id":"buste-van-een-priester-pieter-rottermondt","title":"Buste van een priester - Pieter Rottermondt","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Pieter Rottermondt, depicting the bust of an elderly priest in profile with expressive line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by the Dutch artist Pieter Rottermondt captures the head and shoulders of an elderly man, traditionally identified as a priest. The composition focuses on the subject in profile, his gaze directed downward, which creates a sense of quiet contemplation. Rottermondt employs a variety of line weights to define the form, using dense hatching to suggest the texture of the subject's beard and the heavy fabric of his vestment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technique reflects the broader tradition of Dutch printmaking during the seventeenth century, where artists experimented with the expressive potential of the etched line. The background remains largely unworked, allowing the figure to emerge from the paper surface with clarity. The artist uses short, quick strokes to delineate the thinning hair and the weathered skin of the forehead, providing a study in character and age. The contrast between the dark, shadowed areas of the clothing and the lighter, more open lines of the face directs the viewer's attention to the subject's expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRottermondt, active in the mid-seventeenth century, produced works that often featured figures with distinct, individualised features. This print is an example of the period's interest in character studies, or 'tronies', which were popular among collectors and artists alike. The work demonstrates a technical proficiency in managing the copper plate to achieve tonal variation without the need for extensive cross-hatching. The resulting image is a direct, unadorned representation of the human form, characteristic of the period's approach to portraiture and figure drawing. The print remains a clear example of the graphic output of the Dutch Golden Age, showing the skill required to convey personality and texture through the medium of etching.\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\/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\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Peter Rottermont","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58809909641551,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58809940869455,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58809940902223,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58809940934991,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58809940967759,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58809941000527,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58809941033295,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58809941066063,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58809941098831,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58809941131599,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58809941164367,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58809941197135,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Buste-van-een-priester_Poster_CompositorV1_1789674162544.jpg?v=1789694303"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/collections\/peter-rottermont.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}