{"product_id":"landscape-with-elijah-fed-by-ravens-anthonie-waterloo","title":"Landscape with Elijah Fed by Ravens - Anthonie Waterloo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Anthonie Waterloo depicting the biblical scene of Elijah in a dense, atmospheric forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnthonie Waterloo was a prominent Dutch etcher and painter, known for his focus on wooded scenes and natural environments. This etching depicts the biblical narrative of the prophet Elijah, who is shown seated near a stream, receiving sustenance from ravens. The composition prioritises the dense, textured foliage of the trees, which dominate the upper portion of the frame. Waterloo employs a variety of hatching techniques to differentiate between the rough bark of the foreground trees, the soft leaves of the canopy, and the rocky terrain surrounding the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative element remains secondary to the atmospheric study of the forest. Elijah is a small figure, positioned in the lower left, which allows the viewer to focus on the interplay of light and shadow across the woodland. The ravens are captured in flight, providing a sense of movement against the stillness of the trees. Waterloo avoids the dramatic, high-contrast lighting often associated with his contemporaries, opting instead for a balanced, tonal approach that emphasises the physical reality of the forest floor and the density of the undergrowth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterloo produced a significant body of work during the seventeenth century, often focusing on the areas around Utrecht and the Veluwe. His prints were widely circulated and collected, influencing later generations of artists who sought to capture the character of the Dutch countryside. This particular work demonstrates his technical proficiency with the etching needle, particularly in his ability to create depth through layered lines and varied pressure. The print provides a clear example of the Dutch tradition of treating religious subjects within a naturalistic, observational framework, where the environment itself carries as much weight as the figures inhabiting it.\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\/drie-koeien-adriaen-van-de-velde\" 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;\"\u003eDrie koeien - Adriaen van de Velde — Adriaen van de Velde\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/the-ford-charles-francois-daubigny-1\" 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 Ford - Charles-François Daubigny — Charles-François Daubigny\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Anthonie Waterloo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58720880984399,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58720964968783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58720965001551,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58720965034319,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58720965067087,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58720965099855,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58720965132623,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58720965165391,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58720965198159,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58720965230927,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58720965263695,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58720965296463,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Landscape-with-Elijah-Fed-by-Ravens_Poster_CompositorV1_1788941216657.jpg?v=1788941402","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/landscape-with-elijah-fed-by-ravens-anthonie-waterloo","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}