Jan van de Velde
Jan van de Velde was an artist from the Kingdom of the Netherlands. He lived from 1593 until 1641. His work often featured ruins, which he used to suggest an ancient past within local surroundings. Whether he travelled to Italy remains unclear, though he depicted the Temple of the Sibyl in 1615.
Biography
His practice involved mixing imagery with topographically-based scenes. He produced series of prints, including a set of twelve months dedicated to Pieter van Veen in 1616. Solis Prints offers a selection of his work, including Gezicht op Maagdenburg, rechter middenblad, Saint Andrew, Saint Paul, The Village Festival, and View of a Village.
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Hand-finished archival prints from Jan van de Velde's body of work.
Susanna and the Elders - Jan van de Velde II
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The Ford - Jan van de Velde II
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July - Jan van de Velde II
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Title Page (Amoenissimae aliquot Regiunculae) - Jan van de Velde II
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Titlepage (Amoenissimae aliquot regiunculae) - Jan van de Velde II
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Square Tower and Church - Jan van de Velde II
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