{"product_id":"january-ianuarius-jan-van-de-velde-ii","title":"January (Ianuarius) - Jan van de Velde II","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1616 etching by Jan van de Velde II depicting a winter scene with figures on a frozen canal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled Ianuarius, is part of a series depicting the months of the year by the Dutch artist Jan van de Velde II. Produced in 1616, the work captures the atmospheric conditions of a mid-winter scene in the Netherlands. The composition is divided between a foreground featuring bare, skeletal trees and a frozen waterway where figures engage in seasonal activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan de Velde II employs precise line work to define the textures of the frozen ice, the gnarled bark of the trees, and the distant village architecture. The sky is rendered with subtle horizontal hatching, suggesting the cold, clear light of a January day. The inclusion of small figures on the ice provides a sense of scale and narrative, reflecting the social importance of frozen canals during the Dutch winter. The artist demonstrates a mastery of the etching medium, using varying densities of lines to create depth and shadow without relying on tonal washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a representative of the Dutch Golden Age, this print documents the period's interest in the observation of nature and daily life. The work is characteristic of Van de Velde's technical approach, which balances descriptive detail with a clear, structured composition. The print remains a record of both the environmental conditions of the early seventeenth century and the artistic conventions of the time. This museum-grade reproduction captures the fine details of the original plate, preserving the clarity of the artist's mark-making and the specific character of the winter scene.\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=\"\/products\/simon-of-cyrene-helps-christ-carry-the-cross-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;\"\u003eSimon of Cyrene Helps Christ Carry the Cross - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/twee-liggende-koeien-marcus-de-bye\" 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;\"\u003eTwee liggende koeien - Marcus de Bye — Marcus de Bye\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan van de Velde","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58463817990479,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58463831523663,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58463831556431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58463831589199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58463831621967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58463831654735,"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":58463831687503,"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":58463831720271,"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":58463831753039,"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":58463831785807,"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":58463831818575,"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":58463831851343,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/January-Ianuarius-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786267269199.jpg?v=1786575871","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/january-ianuarius-jan-van-de-velde-ii","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}