{"title":"Claude Henri Watelet","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"vlucht-naar-egypte-claude-henri-watelet","title":"Vlucht naar Egypte - Claude Henri Watelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine etching by Claude Henri Watelet depicting the Holy Family on their journey to Egypt, executed as a study after Rembrandt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Claude Henri Watelet depicts the biblical narrative of the Flight into Egypt. The composition shows the Holy Family in transit: Mary sits atop a donkey, cradling the infant Jesus, while Joseph leads the animal forward with a walking staff. The figures are rendered with a focus on the tactile quality of their garments and the modest nature of their journey. The background features a suggestion of foliage and a large tree, providing a sense of enclosure for the travellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatelet, a French writer and amateur artist, was known for his interest in printmaking and his association with the Enlightenment circles of his time. This work is a copy after an original etching by Rembrandt van Rijn, specifically referencing the Dutch master's treatment of the subject. Watelet's approach demonstrates a clear study of Rembrandt's technique, particularly in the use of hatching to create shadow and form. The lines are delicate, reflecting the eighteenth-century interest in the expressive potential of the etching needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print captures a quiet, humanised moment of the journey. Rather than focusing on the divine nature of the figures, the artist presents them as weary travellers navigating a rural path. The inclusion of the number '5' in the lower corner and the handwritten annotation 'copia naar B52' (copy after B52) on the original plate or margin indicates its status as a study or reproduction of a specific catalogue entry, likely referencing Bartsch's catalogue of Rembrandt's prints. This piece offers a glimpse into the historical practice of artists learning through the direct imitation of masters, preserving the stylistic nuances of the seventeenth-century Dutch school within a later French context.\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=\"\/nl\/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\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/mary-bold-1740-1824-mrs-thomas-hunt-iii-george-romney\" 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;\"\u003eMary Bold (1740–1824), Mrs Thomas Hunt III - George Romney — George Romney\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude-Henri Watelet","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58791295484239,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58791301185871,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58791301218639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58791301251407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58791301284175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58791301316943,"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":58791301349711,"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":58791301382479,"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":58791301415247,"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":58791301448015,"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":58791301480783,"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":58791301513551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Vlucht-naar-Egypte_Poster_CompositorV1_1789498178296.jpg?v=1789499016"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-jean-le-rond-dalembert-claude-henri-watelet","title":"Portrait of Jean Le Rond d'Alembert - Claude Henri Watelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn eighteenth-century etching by Claude Henri Watelet, depicting the philosopher and mathematician Jean Le Rond d'Alembert in profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Claude Henri Watelet depicts the French mathematician, physicist, and philosopher Jean Le Rond d'Alembert. Watelet, a man of letters and a member of the Académie française, was also an accomplished amateur engraver. His work reflects the intellectual climate of the Enlightenment, capturing the precise, analytical nature of his subject. The portrait is rendered in profile, a format common in eighteenth-century commemorative prints, which allows for a clear delineation of the sitter's features. D'Alembert is shown wearing a periwig, typical of the period, with his gaze directed forward. The composition is contained within a circular frame, surmounted by a decorative ribbon, a stylistic choice that lends the work a formal, medallion-like quality. The background features a subtle, textured pattern, which provides a contrast to the smooth rendering of the face and clothing. The artist's name is inscribed clearly below the circular frame, identifying the creator of this print. The technique demonstrates a mastery of line and shading, with fine hatching used to model the contours of the face and the folds of the cravat. This print offers a glimpse into the social and intellectual circles of pre-revolutionary France, where figures like d'Alembert were central to the development of modern scientific thought. The work is a fine example of the portraiture traditions of the era, prioritising clarity and formal balance over expressive flourish. It remains a valuable historical document, preserving the likeness of one of the most significant thinkers of the eighteenth 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=\"\/nl\/products\/neo-classical-vases-in-a-landscape-jean-charles-delafosse\" 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;\"\u003eNeo-classical Vases in a Landscape - Jean Charles Delafosse — Jean Charles Delafosse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/pax-artium-nutrix-francesco-bartolozzi\" 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;\"\u003ePax Artium Nutrix - Francesco Bartolozzi — Francesco Bartolozzi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude-Henri Watelet","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58791329661263,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58791364264271,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58791364297039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58791364329807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58791364362575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58791364395343,"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":58791364428111,"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":58791364460879,"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":58791364493647,"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":58791364526415,"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":58791364559183,"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":58791364591951,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Jean-Le-Rond-d-Alembert_Poster_CompositorV1_1789499339076.jpg?v=1789500097"},{"product_id":"boerderij-met-hooimijt-aan-de-diemerdijk-met-een-kudde-schapen-claude-henri-watelet","title":"Boerderij met hooimijt aan de Diemerdijk: met een kudde schapen - Claude Henri Watelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate eighteenth-century etching by Claude Henri Watelet, depicting a peaceful farmstead and haystack along the Diemerdijk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Claude Henri Watelet captures a quiet rural scene, depicting a farmstead with a haystack situated along the Diemerdijk. The composition is defined by a sense of openness, typical of the period's interest in pastoral subjects. Watelet, a French artist and writer, was known for his contributions to the aesthetic theory of the time, particularly regarding the design of gardens and the appreciation of nature. His work often reflects a refined, observational approach to the countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print displays a delicate use of line, characteristic of eighteenth-century etching techniques. The foreground features a small watercourse or ditch, leading the eye towards the central farm buildings and the surrounding trees. A small flock of sheep is visible, adding a sense of scale and life to the quiet environment. The figures in the distance provide a subtle human presence, grounding the scene in the daily rhythms of agricultural life. The artist employs varying densities of hatching to create texture in the foliage and the thatched roof of the haystack, while the sky remains largely unworked, allowing the paper to provide a sense of light and air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece offers a glimpse into the European fascination with rural life during the mid-to-late eighteenth century. It avoids the dramatic flair of earlier baroque works, opting instead for a measured, balanced depiction of a specific location. The print is a fine example of the period's graphic output, where the focus remained on the clarity of form and the gentle atmosphere of the natural world. It is a quiet, contemplative work that invites close inspection of its technical execution and its portrayal of a bygone rural setting.\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=\"\/nl\/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\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/vaas-met-sfinxen-gabriel-huquier\" 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;\"\u003eVaas met sfinxen - Gabriel Huquier — Gabriel Huquier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Henri Watelet","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807282237775,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807287546191,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807287578959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807287611727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807287644495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807287677263,"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":58807287710031,"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":58807287742799,"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":58807287775567,"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":58807287808335,"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":58807287841103,"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":58807287873871,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Boerderij-met-hooimijt-aan-de-Diemerdijk_-met-een-kudde-schapen_Poster_CompositorV1_1789661138532.jpg?v=1789661704"},{"product_id":"vier-staande-vrouwen-claude-henri-watelet","title":"Vier staande vrouwen - Claude Henri Watelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined eighteenth-century etching by Claude Henri Watelet, depicting four women in a graceful, observational figure study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Claude Henri Watelet captures a group of four women in various states of engagement. Watelet, a prominent figure in the French Enlightenment, was as much a man of letters and an amateur artist as he was a collector. His work often reflects the refined, light-hearted sensibilities of the mid-eighteenth century, though this particular study leans into the technical precision of printmaking common to the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition organises the figures in a gentle, overlapping arrangement. The central figure, seen from behind, provides a sense of volume through the heavy folds of her gown, which are rendered with careful cross-hatching. To her right, another woman stands in profile, her gaze directed away from the viewer, while the remaining two figures are partially obscured, creating a sense of depth and naturalistic grouping. The use of light and shadow is restrained, focusing on the texture of the fabric and the subtle contours of the figures rather than dramatic chiaroscuro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatelet was a member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture and maintained close associations with the leading artists of his day. His prints often served as exercises in composition and form. This work demonstrates his ability to translate the fluidity of a sketch into the more permanent medium of the etching plate. The lines are delicate, showing a preference for clarity and grace over excessive ornamentation. The figures possess a quiet, observational quality, typical of the informal studies produced by artists and intellectuals of the French Rococo era. This print offers a glimpse into the artistic practices of a polymath who moved within the highest circles of Parisian society, documenting the fashions and postures of the time with a steady, academic 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=\"\/nl\/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\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/self-portrait-maurice-quentin-de-la-tour-1\" 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 - Maurice Quentin de La Tour — Maurice Quentin de La Tour\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude-Henri Watelet","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808042193231,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808046321999,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808046354767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808046387535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808046420303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808046453071,"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":58808046485839,"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":58808046518607,"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":58808046551375,"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":58808046584143,"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":58808046616911,"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":58808046649679,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Vier-staande-vrouwen_Poster_CompositorV1_1789667909097.jpg?v=1789668281"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/nl\/collections\/claude-henri-watelet.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}