{"title":"Herman Coets","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"schepping-van-het-uitspansel-herman-coets","title":"Schepping van het uitspansel - Herman Coets","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined red chalk drawing by Herman Coets depicting the biblical creation of the firmament, featuring a central dove surrounded by putti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis red chalk drawing by Herman Coets depicts the biblical creation of the firmament, as described in Genesis. The composition is organised around a central, circular mass of swirling clouds, which represents the division of the waters. A dove, symbolising the Holy Spirit, is positioned at the centre of this formation, radiating light outwards. The scene is framed by a series of putti, or winged infants, who float in the surrounding space. Their gestures and postures direct the viewer's attention toward the central event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of red chalk, a medium favoured by artists of the period for its ability to convey soft modelling and delicate tonal transitions, allows Coets to create a sense of ethereal movement within the clouds. The lines are precise, demonstrating a high level of technical control in the rendering of the figures and the atmospheric effects. The bottom of the sheet includes a handwritten inscription in Dutch, referencing the specific biblical passage from Genesis, which was a common practice for works intended for devotional or educational purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoets employs a balanced, symmetrical arrangement that reflects the orderly nature of the divine act. The putti are distributed evenly around the central sphere, creating a sense of harmony and equilibrium. The work is characteristic of early eighteenth-century Dutch draughtsmanship, where religious themes were often explored with a focus on clarity and narrative precision. The absence of heavy shading allows the paper's texture to contribute to the overall light quality of the image, giving the scene a luminous, airy appearance. This piece offers a clear example of how artists of the era interpreted complex theological concepts through classical iconography and refined technical execution.\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=\"\/sv\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" 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;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Herman Coets","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761849700687,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761867690319,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761867723087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761867755855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761867788623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761867821391,"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":58761867854159,"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":58761867886927,"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":58761867919695,"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":58761867952463,"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":58761867985231,"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":58761868017999,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Schepping-van-het-uitspansel_Poster_CompositorV1_1789294884934.jpg?v=1789295439"},{"product_id":"schepping-van-hemel-en-aarde-herman-coets","title":"Schepping van hemel en aarde - Herman Coets","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1700 red chalk drawing by Herman Coets depicting the biblical creation, featuring a central sphere surrounded by cherubs and celestial light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis red chalk drawing by Herman Coets, dated 1700, depicts the biblical narrative of the creation of the heavens and the earth. The composition is organised around a central, luminous sphere that represents the nascent world, suspended within a celestial expanse. The artist employs a classic Baroque arrangement, using a series of putti or cherubic figures to frame the central orb, guiding the viewer's eye toward the divine light emanating from the top of the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the apex, the Hebrew tetragrammaton is inscribed, signifying the presence of the Creator. Below this, a dove descends, symbolising the spirit moving over the waters. The surrounding clouds are rendered with soft, tonal transitions characteristic of the red chalk medium, which allows for a delicate interplay of light and shadow. The figures are depicted in various states of motion, their forms rounded and expressive, typical of the period's interest in dynamic, emotive religious art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower margin contains an inscription in Dutch, referencing the opening verse of Genesis. This work functions as a devotional study, reflecting the theological focus of the era. The use of sanguine chalk provides a warm, monochromatic quality that unifies the complex arrangement of figures and atmospheric elements. Coets demonstrates a clear command of anatomical proportion and spatial depth, ensuring that the central sphere remains the primary focus despite the density of the surrounding cherubs. The drawing is a fine example of early eighteenth-century Dutch religious draughtsmanship, maintaining a balance between narrative clarity and decorative grace.\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=\"\/sv\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" 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;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Herman Coets","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761968320847,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761985982799,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761986015567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761986048335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761986081103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761986113871,"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":58761986146639,"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":58761986179407,"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":58761986212175,"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":58761986244943,"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":58761986277711,"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":58761986310479,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Schepping-van-hemel-en-aarde_Poster_CompositorV1_1789295132940.jpg?v=1789295915"},{"product_id":"the-calling-of-saint-peter-and-saint-andrew-herman-coets","title":"The Calling of Saint Peter and Saint Andrew - Herman Coets","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined red chalk drawing by Herman Coets depicting the biblical scene of the calling of the apostles Peter and Andrew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis red chalk drawing by Herman Coets depicts the biblical narrative of the calling of the apostles Peter and Andrew. The composition follows a traditional arrangement, placing the figure of Christ on the right bank, gesturing towards the fishermen in their boat. The fishermen are shown in the midst of their labour, with nets cast into the water, capturing a moment of transition as they prepare to leave their trade to follow the figure on the shore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoets employs the technique of red chalk, or sanguine, to build form through delicate hatching and cross-hatching. This medium allows for a soft, tonal quality that defines the musculature of the figures and the texture of the water. The background features a rocky outcrop and a tree, providing a sense of place while maintaining focus on the interaction between the central figures. The drawing demonstrates the artist's attention to anatomical proportion and the fluid movement of drapery, which are characteristic of the period's academic approach to figure studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Dutch artist active during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, Coets worked within a tradition that valued clarity of narrative and technical precision. This work functions as a study of human gesture and interaction, stripped of the complexity of oil painting to reveal the underlying structure of the scene. The use of light and shadow, achieved through the varying density of the chalk marks, creates a sense of depth across the paper surface. The work remains a clear example of the preparatory drawings produced by artists of the era to refine their compositions before moving to larger, more permanent media.\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=\"\/sv\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" 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;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Herman Coets","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58762029465935,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58762055811407,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58762055844175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58762055876943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58762055909711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58762055942479,"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":58762055975247,"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":58762056008015,"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":58762056040783,"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":58762056073551,"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":58762056106319,"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":58762056139087,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Calling-of-Saint-Peter-and-Saint-Andrew_Poster_CompositorV1_1789295651260.jpg?v=1789296273"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/collections\/herman-coets.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}