{"title":"Marten De Cock","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"twee-hengelaars-bij-een-waterval-in-een-bos-marten-de-cock","title":"Twee hengelaars bij een waterval in een bos - Marten de Cock","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1657 drawing by Marten de Cock depicting two figures fishing in a serene, wooded river setting with a waterfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drawing by Marten de Cock, dated 1657, captures a quiet scene of two figures fishing beside a waterfall. The composition employs a classic framing technique, using dense foliage on the left and right sides to draw the eye toward the central clearing. The artist uses pen and brown ink to define the forms of the trees and rocks, while grey wash provides depth and atmospheric perspective to the distant hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are small in scale, integrated into the environment rather than dominating it. One person stands in the water, while the other sits on the bank, their presence adding a sense of human activity to the natural setting. The waterfall on the left provides a vertical element that contrasts with the horizontal expanse of the river and the open sky. De Cock demonstrates a precise approach to line work, particularly in the rendering of the tree trunks and the textures of the rocky outcrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Dutch artist active during the seventeenth century, de Cock worked within a tradition that valued the observation of nature. This work reflects the period's interest in topographical detail and the play of light across water. The use of a limited palette of brown ink and grey wash is characteristic of the period's preparatory drawings and finished sketches. The work remains a clear example of the technical skill required to balance naturalistic detail with a structured, harmonious composition. It offers a glimpse into the aesthetic priorities of the era, where the depiction of the natural world was a primary concern for many artists.\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":"Marten de Cock","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761385640271,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761390981455,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761391014223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761391046991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761391079759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761391112527,"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":58761391145295,"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":58761391178063,"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":58761391210831,"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":58761391243599,"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":58761391276367,"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":58761391309135,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Twee-hengelaars-bij-een-waterval-in-een-bos_Poster_CompositorV1_1789288126656.jpg?v=1789288469"},{"product_id":"landscap-met-een-hoge-boom-marten-de-cock","title":"Landscap met een hoge boom - Marten de Cock","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1654 ink and wash drawing by Marten de Cock, featuring a detailed study of a large tree within a serene Dutch pastoral setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drawing, dated 1654, demonstrates the technical precision characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age. Marten de Cock employs pen and brown ink to define the structural elements of the composition, while grey wash provides tonal depth and atmospheric perspective. The central subject is a large, gnarled tree that dominates the foreground, its branches spreading across the upper portion of the frame. The artist uses varied line weights to distinguish between the rough texture of the bark and the delicate, repetitive strokes used to render the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the background, the scene opens into a pastoral vista. A small figure stands near a body of water, providing a sense of scale against the expansive nature of the environment. The composition relies on a balanced distribution of light and shadow, typical of seventeenth-century Dutch draughtsmanship. The wash application is controlled, allowing the paper to remain visible in lighter areas, which creates a sense of natural illumination. The work reflects the period's interest in the observation of the natural world, focusing on the specific character of individual trees and the quietude of the countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a fine example of the period's preference for monochromatic studies. By eschewing colour, the artist directs the viewer's attention to the rhythm of the lines and the subtle gradations of grey. The inclusion of the date and signature in the lower right corner confirms its provenance as a finished study rather than a preliminary sketch. The work remains a clear representation of the Dutch tradition of topographical and imaginative drawing, where the artist balances realistic detail with a composed, harmonious arrangement of natural forms.\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\/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\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marten de Cock","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761392554319,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761407791439,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761407824207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761407856975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761407889743,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761407922511,"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":58761407955279,"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":58761407988047,"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":58761408020815,"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":58761408053583,"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":58761408086351,"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":58761408119119,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Landscap-met-een-hoge-boom_Poster_CompositorV1_1789288146250.jpg?v=1789288803"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/collections\/marten-de-cock.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}