{"product_id":"gevoel-sense-of-touch-pieter-pickaert","title":"Gevoel (Sense of Touch) - Pieter Pickaert","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Dutch mezzotint depicting an elderly man exploring the sense of touch through the use of a compass, from an allegorical series on the five senses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mezzotint, titled Gevoel (Sense of Touch), is part of a series depicting the five senses. Pieter Pickaert, a Dutch engraver active during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, employs the mezzotint technique to achieve a soft, tonal quality. This method allows for subtle gradations of light and shadow, which define the figure and the surrounding space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject is an elderly man, captured in a moment of tactile engagement. He holds a pair of compasses, resting his hand upon a surface, while a decorated vessel sits nearby. His expression is one of concentration, his brow furrowed beneath a fur-lined cap. The composition focuses on the physical interaction between the man and the objects, illustrating the concept of touch through a domestic, allegorical lens. The dark, moody background typical of the mezzotint process draws the viewer into the scene, creating a sense of intimacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickaert was known for his work in this medium, often producing prints that explored human character and sensory experience. The inclusion of the title T GEVOEL at the base of the print confirms its place within a larger allegorical set. The print demonstrates the technical skill required to manipulate copper plates to produce such deep, velvety blacks and delicate highlights. It remains a representative example of the Dutch tradition of allegorical printmaking, where everyday figures were used to represent abstract concepts. The work provides a glimpse into the artistic interests of the period, where the study of the senses was a common theme in both painting and print culture. The print is preserved in various museum collections, documenting the reach of Pickaert's output during his career.\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":"Pieter Pickaert","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58743306518863,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58743315300687,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58743315333455,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58743315366223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58743315398991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58743315431759,"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":58743315464527,"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":58743315497295,"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":58743315530063,"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":58743315562831,"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":58743315595599,"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":58743315628367,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Gevoel-Sense-of-Touch-_Poster_CompositorV1_1789087706097.jpg?v=1789088205","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/gevoel-sense-of-touch-pieter-pickaert","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}