{"title":"Erasmus Quellinus Ii","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"samson-killing-the-lion-erasmus-quellinus-ii-1","title":"Samson Killing the Lion - Erasmus Quellinus II","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Erasmus Quellinus II, based on a design by Peter Paul Rubens, depicting the biblical struggle of Samson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching depicts the biblical narrative of Samson wrestling a lion, a subject frequently explored by artists within the circle of Peter Paul Rubens. The composition is based on an invention by Rubens, as noted by the inscription 'P. Paulus Rubens inuentor' at the bottom left. Erasmus Quellinus II, a prominent Flemish painter and printmaker, executed the plate using the aqua fortis technique, which allows for the expressive, fluid line quality seen in the musculature of the figures and the texture of the lion's mane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene captures a moment of physical exertion. Samson is positioned over the beast, his body twisted to exert maximum force against the animal's jaws. The background features architectural ruins on the left and a tree on the right, providing a sense of place while keeping the focus on the central struggle. The cross-hatching and varied line weights create a sense of volume and shadow, typical of the printmaking traditions in Antwerp during the seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuellinus was a key figure in the Flemish Baroque, often collaborating with Rubens and other masters of the period. His ability to translate the dynamic energy of Rubens's paintings into the medium of etching is evident here. The work demonstrates a clear understanding of anatomical tension and dramatic lighting, characteristic of the era's interest in classical and biblical themes. This print offers a view into the collaborative nature of the Antwerp art market, where designs by established masters were disseminated through the technical skill of specialist printmakers. It remains a fine example of the period's graphic output, reflecting the technical proficiency and stylistic preferences of the mid-seventeenth century.\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\/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\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" 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;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Erasmus Quellinus II","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58735456682319,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58735474377039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58735474409807,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58735474442575,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58735474475343,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58735474508111,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58735474540879,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58735474573647,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58735474606415,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58735474639183,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58735474671951,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58735474704719,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Samson-Killing-the-Lion_Poster_CompositorV1_1789036410107.jpg?v=1789037575"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/collections\/erasmus-quellinus-ii.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}