{"title":"Aegidius Sadeler Ii","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"aestas-summer-aegidius-sadeler-ii","title":"Aestas (Summer) - Aegidius Sadeler (II)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 17th-century engraving by Aegidius Sadeler (II) depicting a busy summer scene of sheep washing and rural life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving, titled Aestas (Summer), is a fine example of the technical precision associated with the Sadeler family, a dynasty of engravers and print publishers who operated across Europe during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. Aegidius Sadeler (II) was particularly noted for his skill in translating the tonal qualities of paintings into the linear language of copperplate engraving. This work belongs to a series depicting the four seasons, a popular subject in Northern European art that allowed for the observation of daily life and seasonal labour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is structured around a large, gnarled tree that dominates the foreground, providing a frame for the busy scene unfolding by the water. Figures are shown washing sheep and engaging in various domestic tasks, reflecting the agricultural rhythms of the summer months. In the background, a fortified building and a bridge suggest a rural setting, rendered with the characteristic attention to architectural detail found in Flemish prints of the period. The use of cross-hatching and varied line weights creates a sense of depth and texture, from the rough bark of the tree to the ripples on the water surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSadeler worked extensively in Prague under the patronage of Emperor Rudolf II, where he produced numerous prints after the works of contemporary painters. His ability to capture the atmospheric conditions of the scene, combined with his mastery of the burin, resulted in prints that were highly sought after by collectors. This piece offers a glimpse into the social and environmental preoccupations of the era, presenting a balanced view of human activity integrated within the natural world. The print remains a clear record of the stylistic conventions of the time, demonstrating the high level of craftsmanship required to produce such detailed narrative imagery.\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=\"\/products\/africa-from-the-four-continents-series-adriaen-collaert\" 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;\"\u003eAfrica (from the Four Continents series) - Adriaen Collaert — Adriaen Collaert\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/headpiece-in-the-form-of-a-fan-agostino-carracci\" 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;\"\u003eHeadpiece in the Form of a Fan - Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aegidius Sadeler","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58404886413647,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58405035671887,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58405035704655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58405035737423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58405035770191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58405035802959,"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":58405035835727,"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":58405035868495,"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":58405035901263,"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":58405035934031,"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":58405035966799,"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":58405035999567,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Aestas-Summer-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786056467425.jpg?v=1786058353"},{"product_id":"david-offering-to-god-aegidius-sadeler-ii","title":"David Offering to God - Aegidius Sadeler (II)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed engraving by Aegidius Sadeler (II) depicting King David in prayer, based on a design by Maerten de Vos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Aegidius Sadeler (II) depicts the biblical narrative of King David offering a sacrifice to God. The composition is based on a design by the Flemish painter Maerten de Vos. The scene captures a moment of divine intervention, where an angel appears above the king, who kneels in prayer before an altar. The presence of a harp in the foreground identifies the figure as David, the psalmist king.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the background, the artist includes a depiction of the plague, a consequence of David's decision to conduct a census of his people. The contrast between the foreground, which focuses on the act of repentance, and the distant, chaotic scene of suffering provides a clear narrative structure. The technical execution demonstrates the precision characteristic of Sadeler's work, with fine lines used to model the drapery of the figures and the textures of the stone altar and smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSadeler, a member of a prominent family of engravers, spent much of his career in Prague under the patronage of Emperor Rudolf II. His work often involved translating the compositions of contemporary painters into print, allowing for the wider dissemination of their visual ideas. This particular print reflects the influence of Italian Mannerism on Northern European art, seen in the elongated proportions of the figures and the dramatic, theatrical arrangement of the scene. The inclusion of Latin text at the base provides context for the viewer, linking the visual image to the specific biblical passage from the Book of Samuel. The print serves as a record of the collaborative nature of printmaking during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, where the roles of designer and engraver were distinct yet complementary.\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=\"\/products\/africa-from-the-four-continents-series-adriaen-collaert\" 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;\"\u003eAfrica (from the Four Continents series) - Adriaen Collaert — Adriaen Collaert\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/september-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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;\"\u003eSeptember - Aegidius Sadeler (II) — Aegidius Sadeler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aegidius Sadeler (II)","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58405414273359,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58405441700175,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58405441732943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58405441765711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58405441798479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58405441831247,"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":58405441864015,"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":58405441896783,"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":58405441929551,"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":58405441962319,"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":58405441995087,"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":58405442027855,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/David-Offering-to-God_Poster_CompositorV1_1786061118377.jpg?v=1786063038"},{"product_id":"the-anointing-of-david-by-samuel-aegidius-sadeler-ii","title":"The Anointing of David by Samuel - Aegidius Sadeler (II)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed engraving by Aegidius Sadeler (II) depicting the biblical anointing of David by the prophet Samuel, based on a design by Maerten de Vos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Aegidius Sadeler (II) depicts the biblical scene of the prophet Samuel anointing the young David as the future king of Israel. Based on a design by the Flemish painter Maerten de Vos, the composition follows the conventions of Northern Mannerism, characterised by elongated figures, complex drapery, and a theatrical arrangement of the subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamuel stands to the left, pouring oil from a vessel onto the head of the kneeling David. The surrounding figures, representing David's brothers and other observers, are positioned in a semi-circular formation that draws the eye toward the central act. The architectural background, featuring a classical archway, provides a sense of depth and spatial structure. The floor is rendered with a geometric tile pattern, a common device in period prints to establish perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print includes Latin text at the base, which provides theological context and identifies the source of the narrative in the First Book of Samuel. Sadeler, a member of a prominent family of engravers, demonstrates technical precision in his use of cross-hatching and varied line weights to create volume in the garments and texture in the skin. The lighting is even, focusing on the clarity of the narrative rather than dramatic chiaroscuro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects the collaborative nature of print production in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, where a master engraver would translate the preparatory drawings of a painter into a reproducible medium. The result is a clean, balanced composition that adheres to the aesthetic standards of the period, prioritising narrative legibility and formal order. It remains a representative example of the religious print culture that circulated throughout Europe during the Counter-Reformation era.\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=\"\/products\/africa-from-the-four-continents-series-adriaen-collaert\" 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;\"\u003eAfrica (from the Four Continents series) - Adriaen Collaert — Adriaen Collaert\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/september-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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;\"\u003eSeptember - Aegidius Sadeler (II) — Aegidius Sadeler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aegidius Sadeler (II)","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58405756535119,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58405767741775,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58405767774543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58405767807311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58405767840079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58405767872847,"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":58405767905615,"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":58405767938383,"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":58405767971151,"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":58405768003919,"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":58405768036687,"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":58405768069455,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Anointing-of-David-by-Samuel_Poster_CompositorV1_1786065682041.jpg?v=1786065963"},{"product_id":"saul-attempts-to-spear-david-aegidius-sadeler-ii","title":"Saul Attempts to Spear David - Aegidius Sadeler (II)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Aegidius Sadeler (II) after Maarten de Vos, depicting the dramatic biblical encounter between King Saul and David.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving depicts the biblical narrative from 1 Samuel 19, where King Saul, overcome by a malevolent spirit, attempts to strike David with a spear while the latter plays the harp. The composition is based on a design by Maarten de Vos, a prolific Flemish painter whose work was frequently translated into print by the Sadeler family. Aegidius Sadeler (II) demonstrates his technical mastery through the use of varied hatching and cross-hatching to define form, texture, and the dramatic play of light across the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are arranged in a theatrical manner typical of Northern Mannerism. Saul is shown in a state of agitation upon his throne, his body twisted in a dynamic pose that conveys his internal turmoil. David stands to the right, his posture calm and focused on his instrument, providing a visual contrast to the surrounding tension. The architectural setting, with its barrel-vaulted ceiling and classical columns, provides a sense of depth and scale, grounding the dramatic action within a structured environment. The inclusion of Latin text at the base of the print serves to contextualise the scene for the viewer, referencing both the biblical source and the moral implications of the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSadeler was one of the most skilled engravers of his time, and his ability to capture the nuances of De Vos's composition is evident in the clarity of the figures and the precision of the background details. The work reflects the period's interest in complex, multi-figure compositions and the integration of human emotion into historical narratives. This print offers an opportunity to observe the collaborative nature of print production in the early seventeenth century, where the roles of designer and engraver were distinct yet complementary.\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=\"\/products\/africa-from-the-four-continents-series-adriaen-collaert\" 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;\"\u003eAfrica (from the Four Continents series) - Adriaen Collaert — Adriaen Collaert\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/september-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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;\"\u003eSeptember - Aegidius Sadeler (II) — Aegidius Sadeler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aegidius Sadeler (II)","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58405812306255,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58405858869583,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58405858902351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58405858935119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58405858967887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58405859000655,"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":58405859033423,"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":58405859066191,"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":58405859098959,"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":58405859131727,"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":58405859164495,"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":58405859197263,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saul-Attempts-to-Spear-David_Poster_CompositorV1_1786066287984.jpg?v=1786066894"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/collections\/aegidius-sadeler-ii.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}