{"product_id":"standbeeld-van-laurens-jansz-coster-te-haarlem-johannes-jelgerhuis","title":"Standbeeld van Laurens Jansz. Coster te Haarlem - Johannes Jelgerhuis","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed watercolour by Johannes Jelgerhuis depicting the monument of Laurens Jansz. Coster in the Grote Markt of Haarlem, surrounded by local townspeople.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watercolour by Johannes Jelgerhuis depicts the monument of Laurens Jansz. Coster, situated in the Grote Markt of Haarlem. Jelgerhuis, a multi-talented figure who worked as both a painter and an actor, brings a theatrical sense of observation to this urban scene. The statue of Coster, the legendary Dutch inventor of the printing press, occupies the centre of the composition. It is enclosed by a simple iron railing, which provides a geometric contrast to the organic forms of the figures gathered in the square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, Jelgerhuis captures a slice of daily life in early nineteenth-century Haarlem. A man in a long coat gestures towards the statue, perhaps explaining its significance to the small child beside him. To the right, a street vendor with a basket stands near a man kneeling on the cobblestones, who appears to be engaged in a task related to his trade. The artist employs a muted palette, relying on subtle washes of grey, brown, and soft blue to define the architecture and the overcast sky. The light is diffused, suggesting a typical Dutch day, and the ink lines provide structure to the figures and the monument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJelgerhuis was known for his precise documentation of Dutch townscapes and interiors. His background in theatre is evident in the way he arranges his figures, creating a sense of narrative within the frame. The work functions as a record of the public space as it appeared during the period, capturing the intersection of civic pride and ordinary human activity. The cobblestone texture and the varied postures of the pedestrians demonstrate his attention to the details of the environment. This print offers a view into the historical atmosphere of Haarlem, preserved through the careful hand of a keen observer of the Dutch urban experience.\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\/untitled-parisian-street-with-wagons-georges-michel\" 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;\"\u003eUntitled (Parisian Street with Wagons) - Georges Michel — Georges Michel\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-proverbs-if-marion-will-dance-then-she-has-to-take-the-consequences-francisco-de-goya\" 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 Proverbs: If Marion Will Dance, Then She Has to Take the Consequences - Francisco de Goya — Francisco Goya\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Johannes Jelgerhuis","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58517572747599,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58517588705615,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58517588738383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58517588771151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58517588803919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517588836687,"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":58517588869455,"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":58517588902223,"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":58517588934991,"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":58517588967759,"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":58517589000527,"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":58517589033295,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Standbeeld-van-Laurens-Jansz_Poster_CompositorV1_1786464640469.jpg?v=1787144835","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/standbeeld-van-laurens-jansz-coster-te-haarlem-johannes-jelgerhuis","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}