{"title":"Johanna Sibylla Kraus","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"scene-six-the-miraculous-draught-of-fishes-johanna-sibylla-kraus","title":"Scene Six (The Miraculous Draught of Fishes) - Johanna Sibylla Kraus","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Baroque etching by Johanna Sibylla Kraus depicting the biblical scene of the Miraculous Draught of Fishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Johanna Sibylla Kraus depicts a biblical narrative, specifically the Miraculous Draught of Fishes. Kraus, a German artist active in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, demonstrates a command of line work characteristic of the period. The composition is divided between the shore, where a crowd gathers to observe, and the water, where the central figure stands in a boat while others manage the nets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs varied hatching techniques to define the forms of the figures, the texture of the water, and the rocky outcrops in the background. The perspective is managed through the placement of the boat and the receding shoreline, which guides the eye toward the distant harbour. The figures are rendered with a focus on gesture and posture, conveying the activity of the scene without excessive ornamentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKraus was part of a family of artists and engravers, and her work often reflects the technical standards of the Augsburg school. The etching captures a sense of movement, particularly in the handling of the waves and the interaction between the fishermen and their equipment. The inclusion of architectural elements in the background provides a sense of place, grounding the religious subject in a recognisable, if stylised, coastal environment. This print serves as a representative example of the religious narrative art produced for devotional or illustrative purposes during the Baroque era. The clarity of the lines and the balanced distribution of the figures across the frame reflect the disciplined approach to printmaking that defined the period.\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":"Johanna Sibylla Kraus","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58698227319119,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58698306322767,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58698306355535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58698306388303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58698306421071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58698306453839,"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":58698306486607,"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":58698306519375,"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":58698306552143,"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":58698306584911,"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":58698306617679,"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":58698306650447,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Scene-Six-The-Miraculous-Draught-of-Fishes-_Poster_CompositorV1_1788771890596.jpg?v=1788772633"},{"product_id":"dancing-nymphs-and-satyrs-johanna-sibylla-kusel","title":"Dancing Nymphs and Satyrs - Johanna Sibylla Küsel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Baroque etching by Johanna Sibylla Küsel, depicting a lively mythological scene of nymphs and satyrs dancing in a wooded landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Johanna Sibylla Küsel depicts a classical mythological scene featuring nymphs and satyrs engaged in a dance within a wooded setting. Küsel, a member of the prominent Augsburg family of engravers, demonstrates a precise command of line and shadow in this work. The composition balances the figures against a backdrop of dense foliage and trees, typical of the period's interest in pastoral and arcadian themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs fine hatching to create depth and texture, particularly in the rendering of the trees and the ground. The figures are arranged in a rhythmic, circular motion, capturing a moment of movement and celebration. The inclusion of a tambourine held by one of the central figures adds a sense of auditory life to the visual narrative. The scene reflects the seventeenth-century fascination with classical antiquity, where such subjects were common in print culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a female artist working in the late seventeenth century, Küsel operated within a family workshop environment, a common practice for engravers of the era. Her technical proficiency is evident in the clarity of the figures and the atmospheric quality of the background. This print offers a glimpse into the aesthetic preferences of the Baroque era, where mythological subjects were frequently adapted for decorative and illustrative purposes. The work is presented here as a high-quality fine art print, preserving the delicate lines and tonal variations of the original etching. It is suitable for those interested in the history of printmaking or the classical tradition in European art.\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":"Johanna Sibylla Kraus","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58700665979215,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58700686688591,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58700686721359,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58700686754127,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58700686786895,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58700686819663,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58700686852431,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58700686885199,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58700686917967,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58700686950735,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58700686983503,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58700687016271,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Dancing-Nymphs-and-Satyrs_Poster_CompositorV1_1788781010304.jpg?v=1788781910"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/collections\/johanna-sibylla-kraus.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}