{"product_id":"aziatische-straffen-romeyn-de-hooghe","title":"Aziatische straffen - Romeyn de Hooghe","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Romeyn de Hooghe documenting various penal methods, presented as a systematic historical illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by the Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe, titled Aziatische straffen, provides a detailed visual account of various penal methods as perceived by seventeenth-century European observers. De Hooghe was a prolific printmaker known for his technical precision and his ability to construct complex, multi-layered compositions that often served as political or social commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is organised as a systematic catalogue of punishments, featuring a numbered key at the top that corresponds to specific scenes depicted across the frame. The composition is divided into distinct zones: a foreground area where specific acts of execution or torture occur, and a broader, more expansive background that provides context for the setting. The artist employs a high degree of detail in the rendering of costumes, architectural elements, and the varied postures of the figures, reflecting the European fascination with, and often distorted understanding of, non-Western judicial practices during the late seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the work demonstrates the characteristic clarity of line and cross-hatching typical of de Hooghe's output. The perspective is constructed to allow the viewer to survey the entire scene, functioning as an encyclopaedic record rather than a singular narrative moment. The inclusion of a cartouche at the top centre, bearing the title in both French and Dutch, reinforces the print's role as a formal document intended for a learned audience. While the subject matter is grim, the execution is marked by a rigorous attention to the mechanics of the scene, typical of the period's interest in documenting the customs and laws of distant lands. This print remains a significant example of how European print culture shaped perceptions of global geography and governance during the early modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Romeyn de Hooghe","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58359212343631,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58359237837135,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58359237869903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58359237902671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58359237935439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58359237968207,"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":58359238000975,"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":58359238033743,"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":58359238066511,"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":58359238099279,"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":58359238132047,"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":58359238164815,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Aziatische-straffen_Poster_CompositorV1_1785522035616.jpg?v=1785522093","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/aziatische-straffen-romeyn-de-hooghe","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}