{"product_id":"de-brillemaaker-jan-luyken","title":"De Brillemaaker - Jan Luyken","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Jan Luyken depicting a spectacle maker at work, from his series on human occupations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching is a plate from the series 'Menselyk Bedryf' (Human Occupations), published in Amsterdam in 1694. Jan Luyken, a prolific Dutch engraver and poet, created this collection to document the various trades and crafts of the seventeenth century. The image depicts a spectacle maker at work, standing outside his shop with a customer. The scene provides a glimpse into the tools and environment of a specialised artisan of the period. Various frames and lenses hang from the shop exterior, indicating the nature of the trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuyken employs a precise, linear style characteristic of Dutch printmaking from this era. The composition is structured to balance the figures with the surrounding architectural elements. The inclusion of text above and below the image is typical of the 'Menselyk Bedryf' series, where Luyken paired his visual observations with didactic verses. These poems often reflect on the moral or social utility of the trade being depicted. The work functions as both a historical record of early modern industry and a piece of social commentary. The figures are rendered with attention to period costume, from the hats to the layered garments, providing a clear view of contemporary fashion. The etching technique allows for fine detail in the depiction of the spectacles and the shop equipment, demonstrating Luyken's technical proficiency. As a document of seventeenth-century life, this print offers insight into the professional life of a craftsman and the daily interactions within a Dutch urban setting. The work remains a valuable resource for historians interested in the history of optics and the evolution of trade practices in the Netherlands.\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\/the-healing-of-tobit-verso-ferdinand-bol\" 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;\"\u003eThe Healing of Tobit (verso) - Ferdinand Bol — Ferdinand Bol\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan Luyken","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58719045321039,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58719051350351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58719051383119,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58719051415887,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58719051448655,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58719051481423,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58719051514191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58719051546959,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58719051579727,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58719051612495,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58719051645263,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58719051678031,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-Brillemaaker_Poster_CompositorV1_1788916516468.jpg?v=1788917439","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/de-brillemaaker-jan-luyken","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}