{"product_id":"allegorie-op-wolhandel-in-leiden-abraham-delfos","title":"Allegorie op wolhandel in Leiden - Abraham Delfos","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn 18th-century Dutch etching by Abraham Delfos depicting an allegory of the wool trade in Leiden, featuring classical figures and industrial symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Abraham Delfos, dated 1763, functions as a visual representation of the wool industry in Leiden. The composition centres on a cartouche, which serves as a frame for text, surrounded by symbols of commerce and civic identity. Delfos employs a precise, linear technique characteristic of eighteenth-century Dutch printmaking, using cross-hatching to define form and shadow within the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the left, a figure in traditional attire gestures towards the central emblem, while on the right, workers attend to bales of wool marked with initials. The inclusion of the Leiden coat of arms, featuring crossed keys, anchors the work in its specific geographic and economic context. Above the cartouche, two putti support a stack of woollen goods, adding a classical decorative element to the industrial subject matter. In the background, the silhouette of a city wall and a ship suggest the importance of trade routes and urban infrastructure to the prosperity of the wool trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelfos was a prolific engraver and draughtsman based in Leiden, known for his documentation of local life and historical subjects. This print reflects the period's interest in civic pride and the systematic categorisation of economic activities through allegory. The work demonstrates a clear, structured approach to narrative, where every element, from the tools of the trade to the heraldic symbols, contributes to a cohesive visual statement about the city's primary industry. The print is executed with a focus on clarity and detail, ensuring that the viewer can identify the various stages of wool processing depicted alongside the symbolic figures.\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\/allegorie-op-het-herstel-van-nederland-wijnand-esser\" 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;\"\u003eAllegorie op het herstel van Nederland - Wijnand Esser — Wijnand Esser\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/ruins-carl-wilhelm-weisbrod\" 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;\"\u003eRuins - Carl Wilhelm Weisbrod — Carl Wilhelm Weisbrod\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Abraham Delfos","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58724890575183,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58724916166991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58724916199759,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58724916232527,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58724916265295,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58724916298063,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58724916330831,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58724916363599,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58724916396367,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58724916429135,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58724916461903,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58724916494671,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Allegorie-op-wolhandel-in-Leiden_Poster_CompositorV1_1788958833600.jpg?v=1788959433","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/allegorie-op-wolhandel-in-leiden-abraham-delfos","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}