{"product_id":"koningsvis-lampris-guttatus-adriaen-coenen","title":"Koningsvis (Lampris guttatus) - Adriaen Coenen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century scientific study of the opah fish by Dutch chronicler Adriaen Coenen, featuring detailed ink work and period annotations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drawing by Adriaen Coenen depicts the opah, or Lampris guttatus, a deep-sea fish known for its distinct, rounded body shape. Coenen, a Dutch fisherman and chronicler, produced this work as part of his extensive documentation of marine life. The image captures the specimen with a focus on its anatomical features, including the prominent dorsal and pectoral fins, and the characteristic spotted pattern across its flanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is typical of sixteenth-century natural history studies, where the subject is presented in isolation against a neutral background. Coenen employs a delicate ink wash to suggest the volume of the fish, while the surrounding handwritten annotations provide context regarding the specimen's capture and physical description. These notes, written in a mix of Dutch and Latin, reflect the era's approach to empirical observation, where the artist acted as both recorder and scientist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe line quality is precise, demonstrating a clear intent to document the creature for future reference rather than for purely aesthetic purposes. The paper shows signs of age, with a warm, aged tone that complements the monochromatic ink work. This piece offers a glimpse into the early modern fascination with the natural world, specifically the mysterious inhabitants of the North Sea. It remains a valuable record of how marine biology was observed and catalogued before the advent of modern photography. The work is part of the 'Visboek', a significant manuscript collection that documents the maritime culture and natural history of the Netherlands during the sixteenth 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=\"\/products\/the-seven-wild-horses-hans-baldung-grien\" 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;\"\u003eThe Seven Wild Horses - Hans Baldung Grien — Hans Baldung Grien\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-adoration-of-the-magi-triptych-master-of-1518\" 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;\"\u003eThe Adoration of the Magi Triptych - Master of 1518 — Master of 1518\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Adriaen Coenen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760012235087,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760018526543,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760018559311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58760018592079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58760018624847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58760018657615,"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":58760018690383,"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":58760018723151,"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":58760018755919,"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":58760018788687,"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":58760018821455,"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":58760018854223,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Koningsvis-Lampris-guttatus-_Poster_CompositorV1_1789246294485.jpg?v=1789246528","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/koningsvis-lampris-guttatus-adriaen-coenen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}