{"title":"Jan Miel","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"god-the-father-with-the-dove-of-the-holy-spirit-jan-miel","title":"God the Father with the Dove of the Holy Spirit - Jan Miel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Baroque etching by Jan Miel depicting God the Father and the Holy Spirit, rendered with expressive line work and dramatic movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by the Flemish artist Jan Miel depicts a traditional iconographic subject: God the Father accompanied by the dove representing the Holy Spirit. Miel, who spent a significant portion of his career in Rome, was influenced by the Italian Baroque style, which is evident in the dynamic movement of the drapery and the expressive, gestural quality of the figures. The composition centres on the figure of God, whose robes swirl around him, suggesting a celestial atmosphere. His right hand is extended in a gesture of benediction, while his left hand is raised, directing attention toward the dove that descends before him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe etching technique allows for a variety of line weights, from the fine, delicate hatching used to model the facial features and the soft feathers of the dove, to the more robust, sweeping lines that define the heavy folds of the garments. Small cherubic heads, or putti, emerge from the clouds at the periphery, a common motif in seventeenth-century religious art to suggest a divine setting. The use of light and shadow, or chiaroscuro, is achieved through the density of the etched lines, creating a sense of volume and depth despite the two-dimensional nature of the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan Miel is often associated with the Bamboccianti, a group of artists known for their depictions of everyday life in Rome, yet this work demonstrates his capability in the realm of religious and historical subjects. The print reflects the technical proficiency of the period, where the artist balanced anatomical precision with the dramatic flair characteristic of the Baroque era. The work remains a clear example of the printmaking traditions that circulated religious imagery throughout Europe during the seventeenth century, providing a window into the aesthetic priorities of the time.\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":"Jan Miel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677699281231,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677718122831,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677718155599,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58677718188367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58677718221135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58677718253903,"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":58677718286671,"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":58677718319439,"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":58677718352207,"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":58677718384975,"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":58677718417743,"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":58677718450511,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/God-the-Father-with-the-Dove-of-the-Holy-Spirit_Poster_CompositorV1_1788554104807.jpg?v=1788555136"},{"product_id":"the-holy-family-with-the-infant-saint-john-the-baptist-jan-miel","title":"The Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist - Jan Miel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate etching by Jan Miel depicting the Holy Family with the infant Saint John the Baptist, rendered with characteristic Baroque naturalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Jan Miel depicts a quiet, domestic scene involving the Holy Family and the young Saint John the Baptist. Miel, a Flemish artist who spent much of his career in Rome, was known for his ability to blend Northern European traditions with the influence of Italian masters. His work often features a naturalistic approach to figures, moving away from the rigid formality found in earlier religious compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is contained within an octagonal frame, a format that draws the eye toward the central interaction between the Christ Child and the young John the Baptist. The Virgin Mary sits to the left, supporting the infant Jesus, while Joseph is positioned in the background, observing the scene with a contemplative expression. Miel uses cross-hatching and varied line weights to define the forms, creating a sense of volume and texture in the drapery and the figures themselves. The lighting is soft, suggesting a gentle, intimate atmosphere rather than a dramatic, high-contrast Baroque setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan Miel was a member of the Bentvueghels, a group of Northern artists active in Rome, and his work reflects the influence of Bamboccianti painters who favoured scenes of everyday life. Even in this religious subject, the artist maintains a focus on human gesture and physical presence. The etching demonstrates his technical proficiency with the needle, using fine lines to suggest the softness of skin and the weight of fabric. This print offers a view into the seventeenth-century approach to devotional imagery, where the sacred is presented through a lens of human warmth and familial connection. It is a fine example of the printmaking techniques prevalent during the period, capturing the artist's draftsmanship and his ability to organise complex figures within a confined space.\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":"Jan Miel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677749514575,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677756592463,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677756625231,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58677756657999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58677756690767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58677756723535,"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":58677756756303,"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":58677756789071,"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":58677756821839,"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":58677756854607,"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":58677756887375,"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":58677756920143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Holy-Family-with-the-Infant-Saint-John-the-Baptist_Poster_CompositorV1_1788556195978.jpg?v=1788556455"},{"product_id":"maria-met-christuskind-en-johannes-de-doper-jan-miel","title":"Maria met Christuskind en Johannes de Doper - Jan Miel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate Baroque etching by Jan Miel, depicting the Virgin Mary with the infant Christ and John the Baptist in a serene, natural setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by the Flemish artist Jan Miel depicts the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child and the infant John the Baptist. Miel, who spent a significant portion of his career in Rome, was known for his ability to blend Northern European sensibilities with the stylistic developments of the Italian Baroque. His work often captures a sense of intimacy and naturalism, moving away from the rigid formality found in earlier religious compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is set in a quiet, outdoor environment. Mary is seated on the ground, her form draped in heavy, flowing fabric that Miel renders with precise, rhythmic lines. The two children interact with one another in the foreground, their figures modelled with soft, rounded contours that contrast against the more angular folds of the drapery. The background remains relatively sparse, allowing the focus to remain entirely on the figures. Miel uses a variety of hatching techniques to create depth and shadow, particularly in the darker areas behind the figures and the foliage to the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Miel demonstrates a high level of technical control. The lines are clean and purposeful, defining the anatomy of the children and the gentle expression of the Virgin. This work reflects the broader interest among seventeenth-century artists in humanising religious subjects, placing them in settings that feel accessible rather than purely iconographic. The composition is balanced, with the triangular arrangement of the three figures providing a sense of stability. This print offers a clear view into the graphic style of a painter who was highly regarded for his genre scenes and religious works during his lifetime. It is a fine example of the etching medium used to convey both narrative warmth and formal precision.\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":"Jan Miel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677758558543,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677769044303,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677769077071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58677769109839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58677769142607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58677769175375,"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":58677769208143,"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":58677769240911,"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":58677769273679,"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":58677769306447,"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":58677769339215,"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":58677769371983,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Maria-met-Christuskind-en-Johannes-de-Doper_Poster_CompositorV1_1788556166194.jpg?v=1788556637"},{"product_id":"rest-on-the-flight-into-egypt-jan-miel","title":"Rest on the Flight into Egypt - Jan Miel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate etching by Jan Miel depicting the Holy Family resting during their flight to Egypt, rendered with the informal, human touch of the Baroque era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Jan Miel depicts the Holy Family during their journey to Egypt. Miel, a Flemish artist who spent much of his career in Rome, was known for his ability to capture informal, human moments within traditional religious subjects. Unlike the grand, theatrical compositions common in the Baroque period, this work focuses on a quiet, domestic scene. The Virgin Mary sits on the ground, cradling the infant Jesus, while Joseph rests nearby. A donkey, essential to the narrative of their flight, stands behind them, grounding the scene in a sense of weary reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technique displays the characteristic freedom of Miel's etching style. He uses varied line weights to define the forms of the figures and the textures of their garments. The shading is achieved through a combination of cross-hatching and looser, more spontaneous strokes, which provide a sense of volume and depth without relying on heavy, dark areas. The composition is contained within a soft, organic space, suggesting a moment of respite beneath the shelter of a tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiel was associated with the Bamboccianti, a group of artists in Rome who preferred to paint scenes of everyday life rather than idealised historical or mythological subjects. This influence is visible here, as the figures appear as ordinary travellers rather than divine icons. The focus remains on the physical exhaustion and the intimate connection between the parents and their child. The print offers a glimpse into the technical skill of a seventeenth-century master who balanced his training in the Flemish tradition with the stylistic developments he encountered in Italy. It is a study in simplicity, capturing a brief pause in a long and difficult journey.\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":"Jan Miel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677782085967,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677795357007,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677795389775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58677795422543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58677795455311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58677795488079,"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":58677795520847,"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":58677795553615,"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":58677795586383,"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":58677795619151,"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":58677795651919,"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":58677795684687,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Rest-on-the-Flight-into-Egypt_Poster_CompositorV1_1788556471666.jpg?v=1788556958"},{"product_id":"the-flight-into-egypt-jan-miel","title":"The Flight into Egypt - Jan Miel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Jan Miel depicting the Holy Family on their journey to Egypt, rendered with naturalistic movement and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan Miel, a Flemish painter and etcher active in Rome, produced this work during the mid-seventeenth century. The etching depicts the Holy Family during their journey to Egypt. Mary sits atop a donkey, cradling the infant Jesus, while Joseph walks alongside, guiding the animal through a wooded, rural setting. Miel was associated with the Bamboccianti, a group of Northern European artists in Rome known for their focus on everyday life and genre scenes. This background informs the treatment of the subject, which prioritises a sense of human interaction and naturalistic movement over formal religious iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition utilises varied line weights to define the figures and the surrounding foliage. Cross-hatching provides depth to the drapery of the garments and the texture of the donkey, while lighter, more fluid lines suggest the trees and the distant horizon. The interaction between the figures is quiet and domestic, reflecting the artist's interest in the mundane aspects of travel. The scene is set within a soft, atmospheric environment, typical of the period's printmaking techniques, which allowed for subtle gradations of light and shadow. By placing the figures in a recognisable, earthy environment, Miel brings a grounded quality to the biblical narrative. The work demonstrates his technical proficiency with the etching needle, particularly in the way he captures the weight of the figures and the tactile quality of the donkey's coat. This print offers a view into the stylistic synthesis of Northern European sensibilities and the Roman artistic environment of the seventeenth 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=\"\/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":"Jan Miel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677840609615,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677875835215,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677875867983,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58677875900751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58677875933519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58677875966287,"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":58677875999055,"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":58677876031823,"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":58677876064591,"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":58677876097359,"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":58677876130127,"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":58677876162895,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Flight-into-Egypt_Poster_CompositorV1_1788557278906.jpg?v=1788557641"},{"product_id":"landscape-with-a-battle-between-two-rams-jan-miel","title":"Landscape with a Battle between Two Rams - Jan Miel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pastoral scene by Flemish Baroque painter Jan Miel, featuring figures and livestock within an expansive, atmospheric landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan Miel, a Flemish painter who spent much of his career in Rome, is recognised for his contributions to the Bamboccianti style. This work depicts a expansive, atmospheric view where the human and animal figures are integrated into a broader natural setting. The composition is structured by the heavy, dark foliage of the trees in the foreground, which frame the lighter, more distant mountainous terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene captures a moment of rural activity, with figures gathered in the lower portion of the canvas. The titular battle between two rams is a subtle detail within the larger narrative of the pastoral environment. Miel employs a palette dominated by earthy tones, deep greens, and browns, which contrast with the luminous, cloud-filled sky. The light source appears to originate from the left, casting long shadows and creating a sense of depth that draws the eye towards the horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the painting demonstrates the artist's ability to balance fine detail in the figures with broader, more fluid brushwork in the sky and foliage. The influence of Italian light and the tradition of Dutch and Flemish landscape painting are evident here. Miel avoids the idealised, classical approach of his contemporaries, opting instead for a more grounded, observational style that reflects the daily life of the Roman Campagna. The work is a representative example of the mid-seventeenth-century interest in the pastoral genre, where the environment is as much a subject as the inhabitants themselves. The careful rendering of the clouds and the atmospheric perspective provide a sense of scale and distance, typical of the period's fascination with the natural world.\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":"Jan Miel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677900378447,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677901721935,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677901754703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58677901787471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58677901820239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58677901853007,"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":58677901885775,"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":58677901918543,"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":58677901951311,"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":58677901984079,"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":58677902016847,"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":58677902049615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Landscape-with-a-Battle-between-Two-Rams_Poster_CompositorV1_1788558134809.jpg?v=1788558725"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/collections\/jan-miel.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}