{"title":"Lucas Vorsterman I","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"battle-of-the-amazons-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Battle of the Amazons - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Baroque engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I, depicting a dramatic, multi-layered battle scene based on the work of Peter Paul Rubens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I depicts the chaotic struggle of the Battle of the Amazons, a subject famously explored by Peter Paul Rubens. Vorsterman, a skilled printmaker who collaborated closely with Rubens, captures the dynamic energy of the original composition through precise line work and tonal variation. The scene is divided by a stone bridge, creating two distinct zones of conflict. Above, mounted warriors engage in close combat, their horses rearing and twisting in mid-air. Below, the struggle continues in the water, where figures are depicted in various states of distress and motion. The composition relies on the interplay of light and shadow to define the musculature of the figures and the textures of the horses, armour, and turbulent water. Vorsterman uses a variety of hatching techniques to suggest depth and volume, ensuring that the viewer can distinguish between the foreground figures and the distant, smaller combatants in the background. The print reflects the Baroque interest in movement, drama, and the depiction of intense human emotion. By translating a large-scale painting into the medium of engraving, Vorsterman demonstrates his technical ability to maintain the complexity of the original design while adapting it to a monochrome format. The work serves as an example of the collaborative relationship between painters and printmakers in the seventeenth-century Low Countries, where the dissemination of artistic ideas was facilitated by such high-quality reproductions. The inclusion of Latin text at the base of the print indicates its status as a formal publication, likely intended for a sophisticated audience interested in classical themes and contemporary artistic developments.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513200644431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513200709967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513200808271,"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":58513200841039,"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":58513200906575,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Battle-of-the-Amazons_Poster_CompositorV1_1786455368052.jpg?v=1787120607"},{"product_id":"martyrdom-of-saint-lawrence-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Baroque engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I, after Peter Paul Rubens, depicting the dramatic martyrdom of Saint Lawrence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I depicts the martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, a subject drawn from the compositions of Peter Paul Rubens. Vorsterman, a skilled printmaker, worked closely with Rubens to translate the painterly qualities of the Flemish Baroque into the precise medium of copperplate engraving. The work captures the dramatic tension of the scene, where the saint is bound to a gridiron while soldiers and executioners surround him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the characteristic Baroque interest in diagonal movement and muscular anatomy. The central figure of Saint Lawrence is illuminated against the darker background, drawing the eye to his physical suffering and spiritual resolve. Above, a putto descends with a palm branch, a traditional symbol of martyrdom, providing a celestial counterpoint to the earthly violence below. The use of varied line weights and cross-hatching allows Vorsterman to render the textures of armour, skin, and the flickering flames of the fire with clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVorsterman was one of the most capable engravers of his generation, and his collaboration with Rubens resulted in prints that circulated the master's compositions across Europe. This specific print demonstrates the technical rigour required to replicate the volume and light found in Rubens's original paintings. The inclusion of Latin text at the base identifies the work and its dedication, a common feature in seventeenth-century reproductive prints. Collectors of Baroque art will appreciate the balance between the dynamic, theatrical arrangement of the figures and the disciplined execution of the engraving technique. The print offers a view into the collaborative nature of the Antwerp art market during the early seventeenth century, where painters and printmakers worked in tandem to disseminate religious and mythological narratives to a wider audience.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513229480271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513229545807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513229644111,"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":58513229676879,"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":58513229742415,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Martyrdom-of-Saint-Lawrence_Poster_CompositorV1_1786455983658.jpg?v=1787121180"},{"product_id":"francisco-de-moncada-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Francisco de Moncada - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I, depicting the Spanish diplomat Francisco de Moncada with technical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I depicts Francisco de Moncada, a Spanish diplomat and historian who served as the governor of the Spanish Netherlands. Vorsterman, a highly skilled printmaker, worked closely with Anthony van Dyck, whose painting served as the basis for this print. The composition follows the conventions of seventeenth-century aristocratic portraiture, presenting the subject with a sense of authority and intellectual gravity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVorsterman employs precise line work to define the textures of the subject's attire, from the smooth fabric of the doublet to the crisp edges of the collar. The shading is achieved through a combination of hatching and cross-hatching, which creates a sense of volume and depth in the figure. The subject is shown in a three-quarter view, his gaze directed towards the viewer with a calm, steady expression. One hand rests upon a document, while the other holds a ribbon, subtle details that suggest his role as a statesman and administrator. In the background, a helmet is partially visible, hinting at his military responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inclusion of a Latin inscription at the base provides the subject's full titles and offices, a common feature in prints of this period intended for circulation among the educated elite. The work demonstrates the technical mastery of the Flemish school of engraving, where the translation of oil paint into the monochrome medium of the copper plate required an acute understanding of tonal values and light. This print offers a clear example of the collaborative relationship between painters and engravers in the Baroque era, where the dissemination of portraits helped to establish the public image of political figures across Europe. The clarity of the lines and the balanced composition ensure that the focus remains on the character of the sitter, capturing a moment of quiet dignity.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513239671119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513239736655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513239834959,"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":58513239867727,"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":58513239933263,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Francisco-de-Moncada_Poster_CompositorV1_1786456326805.jpg?v=1787121421"},{"product_id":"isabella-deste-wife-of-francisco-gonzaga-duke-of-mantua-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Isabella d'Este, Wife of Francisco Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I, depicting the noblewoman Isabella d'Este after a prototype by Titian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I depicts Isabella d'Este, the Marchesa of Mantua and a significant figure in the Italian Renaissance. Vorsterman, a skilled printmaker who collaborated closely with Peter Paul Rubens, produced this work based on a prototype by Titian. The composition captures the subject in a seated pose, her gaze directed towards the viewer with a composed expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technical execution demonstrates the precision characteristic of seventeenth-century Flemish engraving. Vorsterman employs a variety of line weights to differentiate textures: the soft, voluminous curls of the subject's hair, the tactile quality of the fur stole draped across her shoulder, and the patterned embroidery of her sleeves. The background features a heavy curtain, a common device in portraiture of the period to suggest interior space and add a sense of gravity to the sitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsabella d'Este is presented here with the attributes of her status, including a prominent jewel set into her elaborate hairstyle and a pearl earring. The engraving reflects the collaborative nature of the Rubens workshop, where paintings were frequently translated into prints to circulate the compositions of master painters to a wider audience. Vorsterman's ability to interpret the tonal qualities of Titian's original oil painting into the linear language of copperplate engraving is evident in the subtle shading of the face and the folds of the fabric. This print offers a view into the historical intersection of Italian Renaissance portraiture and the Flemish printmaking tradition, documenting the appearance of one of the most influential patrons of the arts in the early sixteenth 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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513250943311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513251008847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513251107151,"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":58513251139919,"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":58513251205455,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Isabella-d-Este-Wife-of-Francisco-Gonzaga-Duke-of-Mantua_Poster_CompositorV1_1786456579399.jpg?v=1787121580"},{"product_id":"lucius-annaeus-seneca-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Lucius Annaeus Seneca - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1638 engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I after Peter Paul Rubens, depicting the Roman philosopher Seneca based on an antique marble bust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I, dated 1638, depicts the Roman philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca. The work is based on a drawing by Peter Paul Rubens, who was inspired by a classical marble bust known as the Pseudo-Seneca, which was widely believed in the seventeenth century to represent the Stoic thinker. Vorsterman, a highly skilled engraver who collaborated closely with Rubens, employs precise lines to render the weathered features of the subject. The technique captures the texture of the marble, from the deep furrows in the forehead to the loose, curling hair and beard. The lighting is dramatic, creating strong contrasts that define the musculature of the neck and the hollows of the cheeks. The inscription at the base, 'Ex marmore antiquo', confirms the source of the image as an antique sculpture. The background consists of subtle horizontal hatching, which pushes the bust forward, giving it a sculptural presence on the page. This print reflects the period's fascination with classical antiquity and the humanist tradition of collecting portraits of ancient figures. The collaboration between Rubens and Vorsterman was instrumental in disseminating the aesthetic values of the Flemish Baroque across Europe. The print serves as a record of how seventeenth-century artists interpreted classical sculpture, blending archaeological interest with the expressive power of the Baroque style. The attention to detail in the facial anatomy demonstrates the technical mastery required to translate three-dimensional stone into a two-dimensional graphic medium. This piece remains a fine example of the printmaking traditions that flourished in Antwerp during the seventeenth century, documenting both the intellectual history of the era and the technical capabilities of the master engraver.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513297211727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513297277263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513297375567,"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":58513297408335,"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":58513297473871,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Lucius-Annaeus-Seneca_Poster_CompositorV1_1786456928467.jpg?v=1787122331"},{"product_id":"pieta-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Pietà - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful seventeenth-century engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I, based on a design by Anthony van Dyck, depicting the sorrowful scene of the Pietà.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I depicts the Pietà, a traditional subject in Christian art showing the Virgin Mary cradling the body of Christ after the crucifixion. Vorsterman, a skilled printmaker who worked closely with Peter Paul Rubens, demonstrates his technical mastery through the use of varied line weights and cross-hatching to define form and shadow. The composition is based on a design by Anthony van Dyck, reflecting the dramatic emotional intensity characteristic of the Flemish Baroque period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the centre, the Virgin Mary looks upward with an expression of grief, while the body of Christ is supported across her lap. Two angels flank the figures, their gestures adding to the sense of movement and sorrow. The cross looms in the background, anchoring the scene, while the crown of thorns lies discarded in the foreground. The inclusion of Latin text at the base provides a formal dedication, a common feature in high-quality prints of the seventeenth century intended for collectors and patrons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVorsterman’s ability to translate the painterly qualities of Van Dyck’s original composition into the medium of engraving is evident in the soft rendering of flesh and the heavy, voluminous folds of drapery. The play of light across the figures creates a sense of volume and depth, drawing the viewer into the solemnity of the moment. This print serves as an example of the collaborative nature of the Antwerp art scene during the early seventeenth century, where painters and engravers worked in tandem to disseminate religious imagery across Europe. The fine detail in the musculature and the expressive faces of the figures demonstrate the high level of craftsmanship expected from a printmaker of Vorsterman's standing.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513317232975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513317298511,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513317396815,"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":58513317429583,"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":58513317495119,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Piet-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786457411741.jpg?v=1787122540"},{"product_id":"madonna-and-child-with-saint-dominic-distributing-rosaries-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Madonna and Child, with Saint Dominic Distributing Rosaries - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful Baroque engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I, depicting a devotional scene of the Madonna and Child with Saint Dominic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I depicts the Madonna and Child surrounded by Saint Dominic and a group of devotees. The composition is based on the work of Caravaggio, reflecting the dramatic chiaroscuro and emotional intensity associated with the Baroque period. Vorsterman, a skilled printmaker who worked closely with Peter Paul Rubens, demonstrates his technical mastery through the precise handling of line and tone to convey the weight of fabric and the soft modelling of human forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Dominic occupies a central position, extending his hands to distribute rosaries to the kneeling figures below. The interaction between the figures is marked by a sense of devotion and urgency. The Madonna, holding the Christ Child, looks down upon the scene with a calm expression, providing a stable anchor for the dynamic arrangement of the surrounding participants. The heavy drapery and the architectural elements in the background create a sense of depth, drawing the viewer into the sacred space of the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVorsterman employs a sophisticated system of cross-hatching and varied line weights to achieve a wide range of greys, effectively capturing the play of light across the figures. This print serves as a record of the influence of Italian masters on Northern European printmaking during the seventeenth century. The work is a fine example of the reproductive engraving tradition, where the printmaker translates the painterly qualities of an original composition into the linear language of the copper plate. The attention to anatomical detail and the expressive gestures of the hands are characteristic of the period, where the narrative clarity of religious subjects was paramount for the viewer.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513368809807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513368875343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513368973647,"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":58513369006415,"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":58513369071951,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Madonna-and-Child-with-Saint-Dominic-Distributing-Rosaries_Poster_CompositorV1_1786457886987.jpg?v=1787123007"},{"product_id":"saint-francis-in-ecstasy-before-the-crucified-christ-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Saint Francis in Ecstasy before the Crucified Christ - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Baroque engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I, depicting Saint Francis of Assisi in prayer before a crucifix with a memento mori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I depicts Saint Francis of Assisi in a moment of spiritual contemplation. The composition focuses on the saint, who is shown in profile with his gaze directed upward toward a small crucifix suspended in the upper right. His hands are clasped over a human skull, a traditional memento mori that serves as a reminder of mortality and the transient nature of earthly life. The dark, atmospheric background contrasts with the illuminated figure of the saint, a technique characteristic of the Baroque period to create a sense of drama and focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVorsterman was a highly skilled printmaker who worked closely with Peter Paul Rubens, and his technical proficiency is evident in the fine lines and cross-hatching used to model the folds of the saint's habit and the texture of the skull. The print includes Latin text at the base, which provides context for the scene and identifies the subject. The work reflects the Counter-Reformation emphasis on personal piety and the veneration of saints, themes that were common in Flemish art of the seventeenth century. The precision of the engraving allows for a clear rendering of light and shadow, giving the figure a sculptural quality. This piece is an example of the high level of craftsmanship achieved by printmakers in the Low Countries during this era, who were responsible for disseminating religious imagery across Europe. The balance between the physical presence of the saint and the ethereal nature of his vision is maintained through the careful application of tone and line, resulting in a composition that is both meditative and technically rigorous.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513387028815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513387094351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513387192655,"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":58513387225423,"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":58513387290959,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-Francis-in-Ecstasy-before-the-Crucified-Christ_Poster_CompositorV1_1786458246908.jpg?v=1787123392"},{"product_id":"adoration-of-the-shepherds-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Adoration of the Shepherds - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful seventeenth-century engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I, capturing the Adoration of the Shepherds with dramatic lighting and technical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I depicts the Adoration of the Shepherds, a subject frequently explored during the seventeenth century. Vorsterman, a skilled printmaker, worked closely with Peter Paul Rubens, whose influence is evident in the dynamic composition and the treatment of light. The scene captures the moment shepherds arrive to witness the birth of Christ, with the figures arranged in a tight, semi-circular formation around the manger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technical execution demonstrates the mastery of the burin. Vorsterman employs a variety of hatching techniques to define the musculature of the figures, the texture of the straw, and the soft folds of the drapery. The lighting is dramatic, typical of the Baroque period, with a source emanating from the infant Christ, casting long shadows and creating a sense of volume within the stable. The inclusion of the ox and the dog adds a grounded, rustic quality to the sacred event, balancing the spiritual subject with tangible, earthly details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVorsterman was one of the most capable engravers of his time, often translating the painterly qualities of Rubens into the monochromatic medium of print. This work reflects the collaborative nature of the Antwerp print industry, where artists and engravers worked in tandem to disseminate compositions to a wider audience. The inscription at the base provides context regarding the dedication of the print, a common practice for high-quality engravings of the era. The composition remains balanced despite the density of figures, guiding the viewer's eye toward the central figures of the Virgin and Child. This print offers a clear view into the stylistic priorities of the Flemish Baroque, where technical precision and emotional narrative were held in equal regard.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513408950607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513409016143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513409114447,"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":58513409147215,"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":58513409212751,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Adoration-of-the-Shepherds_Poster_CompositorV1_1786458376694.jpg?v=1787123878"},{"product_id":"antonius-cornelissen-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Antonius Cornelissen - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful seventeenth-century portrait etching of the art patron Antonius Cornelissen, engraved by Lucas Vorsterman I after a painting by Anthony van Dyck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait of Antonius Cornelissen is a fine example of the collaborative printmaking culture in seventeenth-century Antwerp. Lucas Vorsterman I, a master engraver who worked closely with Peter Paul Rubens and Anthony van Dyck, executed this plate after a painting by Van Dyck. The work forms part of the Iconography, a series of portraits depicting the notable figures of the era, including artists, scholars, and patrons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornelissen is depicted in a three-quarter view, his gaze directed upwards and away from the viewer. The composition relies on the precise application of line to define form and texture. Vorsterman employs varied hatching techniques to render the soft fabric of the cloak, the stiff collar, and the subtle contours of the subject's face. The light source, coming from the upper left, creates a sense of volume and depth, typical of the Baroque interest in chiaroscuro effects within graphic media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscription at the base identifies the subject as a lover of the pictorial arts in Antwerp, reflecting the status of Cornelissen as a significant collector and patron. The inclusion of the Latin text provides a formal, classical structure to the print, common in the portraiture of the period. Vorsterman demonstrates his technical skill through the controlled variation of line weight, which allows for a nuanced transition between the shadowed areas of the clothing and the illuminated features of the sitter. This print offers a clear view into the aesthetic values of the Flemish Baroque, where the skill of the engraver was held in high regard for its ability to translate the painterly qualities of an original canvas into the monochromatic medium of ink on paper.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513427104079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513427169615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513427267919,"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":58513427300687,"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":58513427366223,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Antonius-Cornelissen_Poster_CompositorV1_1786458846498.jpg?v=1787124289"},{"product_id":"democritus-gelasinus-abderites-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Democritus Gelasinus Abderites - Lucas Vorsterman, I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 17th-century engraving by Lucas Vorsterman, I, depicting the laughing philosopher Democritus, based on a design by Peter Paul Rubens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Lucas Vorsterman, I, depicts the ancient Greek philosopher Democritus, often referred to as the laughing philosopher. The work is based on a drawing by Peter Paul Rubens, which itself was inspired by an antique marble bust. Vorsterman was a highly skilled printmaker who collaborated closely with Rubens, and this piece demonstrates his technical mastery of the burin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on the bust of the philosopher, capturing a moment of mirth. His expression is one of cynical amusement, with eyes cast downward and a mouth slightly parted as if mid-chuckle. The drapery around his shoulders is rendered with deep, rhythmic lines that suggest the weight and texture of classical stone. The background is kept simple, allowing the viewer to concentrate on the psychological depth of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVorsterman employs a sophisticated system of cross-hatching and varying line weights to model the facial features. The light source appears to come from the upper left, creating strong shadows that define the contours of the brow, nose, and beard. This method of engraving provides a sculptural quality to the print, reflecting the source material of the antique marble. The inscription at the base, 'Democritus Gelasinus Abderites', identifies the subject and his origin in Abdera, while also noting the classical inspiration for the image. This print is a fine example of the collaborative print culture in seventeenth-century Antwerp, where painters and engravers worked in tandem to disseminate classical subjects and artistic ideas to a wider audience. The clarity of the lines and the precision of the shading remain characteristic of Vorsterman's output during his period of association with the Rubens workshop.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman, I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513582457167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513582522703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513582621007,"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":58513582653775,"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":58513582719311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Democritus-Gelasinus-Abderites_Poster_CompositorV1_1786459245308.jpg?v=1787124944"},{"product_id":"lucas-van-uden-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Lucas van Uden - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Lucas Vorsterman I, depicting a rural Flemish scene with atmospheric rain and textured terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Lucas Vorsterman I captures a rural scene with characteristic precision. Vorsterman, a contemporary of Peter Paul Rubens, was a highly skilled printmaker who translated the atmospheric qualities of the Flemish countryside into the medium of the copper plate. The composition features a path winding through a foreground of textured earth and rocky outcrops, leading the eye towards a distant village nestled among trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a variety of hatching techniques to define the forms. Fine, parallel lines create the effect of falling rain on the left side of the composition, providing a sense of weather and movement. The trees on the right are rendered with denser, cross-hatched strokes, which establish volume and shadow. The sky is filled with light, cloud-filled forms that balance the weight of the terrain below. Vorsterman demonstrates a mastery of tonal variation, using the white of the paper to suggest light reflecting off the fields and the distant horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects the seventeenth-century interest in topographical and naturalistic representation. The attention to the specific textures of the ground, the foliage, and the meteorological conditions demonstrates the technical rigour typical of the period. Vorsterman was known for his ability to reproduce the nuances of oil paintings in print, and this etching displays that same sensitivity to light and atmosphere. The print offers a clear view of the Flemish rural aesthetic, focusing on the interplay between human habitation and the natural environment. It is a study in line and shadow, capturing a moment of quiet observation in the countryside.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513658282319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513658347855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513658446159,"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":58513658478927,"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":58513658544463,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Lucas-van-Uden_Poster_CompositorV1_1786459572151.jpg?v=1787125771"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-cornelis-saftleven-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Portrait of Cornelis Saftleven - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century portrait engraving of the painter Cornelis Saftleven, executed by the master engraver Lucas Vorsterman I after Anthony van Dyck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait of the Dutch painter Cornelis Saftleven is a fine example of the collaborative printmaking culture in the seventeenth century. The work originates from the Iconography, a collection of portraits of famous contemporaries initiated by Anthony van Dyck. Lucas Vorsterman I, a master engraver, translated Van Dyck's original painted study into this precise print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVorsterman employs a sophisticated range of line work to define the textures of the subject. The sitter is depicted in a three-quarter view, wearing a ruff and a doublet. His hand rests upon a creature, a detail that alludes to Saftleven's reputation for painting nocturnal scenes and fantastical subjects. The engraving technique allows for a subtle modulation of light across the face and clothing, creating a sense of volume and presence. The background is kept relatively neutral, ensuring the focus remains on the character of the sitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Vorsterman was known for his ability to capture the psychological depth of his subjects while maintaining the technical rigour required by the medium. The inscription at the base identifies the subject as a painter of nocturnal phantasms, providing a direct link to his artistic output. This print is a record of the professional network surrounding Van Dyck and the high standard of reproductive engraving during the Baroque period. The composition is balanced, with the sitter's gaze directed towards the viewer, establishing a direct connection that transcends the centuries. The print remains a significant document for those interested in the history of portraiture and the technical evolution of European printmaking.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513740038479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513740104015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513740202319,"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":58513740235087,"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":58513740300623,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Cornelis-Saftleven_Poster_CompositorV1_1786460176408.jpg?v=1787126654"},{"product_id":"tric-trac-players-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Tric-Trac Players - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Lucas Vorsterman I depicting a group of men playing tric-trac by candlelight, accompanied by a lute player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print reproduces an etching by Lucas Vorsterman I, a Flemish master known for his technical precision in printmaking. The composition depicts a group of men engaged in a game of tric-trac, a historical board game similar to backgammon. A young musician holding a lute sits to the right, providing a musical accompaniment to the social gathering. The scene is illuminated by a single candle placed on the table, which creates strong contrasts between light and shadow across the figures and the surrounding space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVorsterman employs a sophisticated range of line work to define the textures of the clothing, the wooden game board, and the soft glow of the candlelight. The artist captures the concentration of the players and the relaxed posture of the musician with careful attention to anatomical detail and period costume. The use of chiaroscuro is a defining feature of this work, drawing the eye toward the centre of the table where the game takes place. The background remains largely obscured in darkness, which focuses the viewer on the immediate interaction between the individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Vorsterman was highly regarded for his ability to translate the tonal qualities of oil paintings into the medium of engraving. This work reflects the interest in genre scenes common in seventeenth-century Northern European art, where everyday activities were documented with a focus on realism and atmospheric effects. The print demonstrates the technical mastery required to render the subtle gradations of light emanating from a singular source, a challenge that defined much of the period's artistic output. The composition remains balanced, with the figures arranged to guide the viewer through the narrative of the scene without unnecessary clutter.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58515047612751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58515047678287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58515047776591,"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":58515047809359,"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":58515047874895,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Tric-Trac-Players_Poster_CompositorV1_1786460801599.jpg?v=1787127248"},{"product_id":"the-entombment-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"The Entombment - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1628 engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I, depicting the entombment of Christ after a design by Raphael.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print by Lucas Vorsterman I, dated 1628, depicts the entombment of Christ. The composition draws from the work of Raphael, as noted in the Latin inscription at the base of the print. Vorsterman, a skilled engraver who worked closely with Peter Paul Rubens, demonstrates his technical proficiency through the use of varied line weights and cross-hatching to define the figures and the cavernous space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene captures the moment of mourning as the body of Christ is lowered into a stone sarcophagus. The figures are arranged in a tight, sculptural group, their postures conveying the weight and solemnity of the event. The light source, though diffuse, creates clear contrasts across the musculature of Christ and the folds of the garments worn by the surrounding figures. The background remains dark, focusing the viewer's attention on the central action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVorsterman was a significant figure in the seventeenth-century print trade, known for his ability to translate the painterly qualities of masters into the medium of engraving. This work, produced during his time in London, reflects the influence of the Arundel collection, which held many works by Italian masters. The Latin text provides context for the dedication and the source of the design. The print is a clear example of the reproductive engraving tradition, where the engraver acted as a bridge between the original painterly concept and a wider audience of collectors. The precision of the lines and the balance of the composition demonstrate the high standards of the period, where the engraver's skill was measured by their ability to maintain the integrity of the original design while adapting it to the requirements of the copper plate.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58515097223503,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58515139002703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58515139035471,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58515139068239,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58515139101007,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58515139133775,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58515139166543,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58515139199311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58515139232079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58515139264847,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58515139297615,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Entombment_Poster_CompositorV1_1786461036547.jpg?v=1787138599"},{"product_id":"wolfgang-wilhelm-count-palatine-of-the-rhine-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Wolfgang Wilhelm, Count Palatine of the Rhine - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I, depicting Wolfgang Wilhelm, Count Palatine of the Rhine in ceremonial armour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I depicts Wolfgang Wilhelm, Count Palatine of the Rhine. Vorsterman was a highly skilled printmaker who collaborated closely with Anthony van Dyck, whose painting served as the basis for this composition. The print captures the Count in half-length, dressed in ceremonial armour that reflects his status and military authority. A prominent collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece hangs around his neck, indicating his high rank within the European aristocracy of the seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVorsterman demonstrates technical mastery through his use of line to define the metallic sheen of the breastplate and the soft texture of the fabric behind the sitter. The engraving employs a variety of hatching techniques to create depth and volume, particularly in the shadows of the armour and the folds of the drapery. The sitter gazes directly at the viewer, his expression composed and authoritative. The inclusion of a baton in his hand further reinforces his role as a commander.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the base of the print, a Latin inscription provides the full titles and dignities of the Count, a common feature in formal portrait prints of this period. This work is part of the broader tradition of aristocratic portraiture that flourished in the Low Countries during the Baroque era. Vorsterman's ability to translate the painterly qualities of Van Dyck into the precise medium of engraving allowed such images to circulate widely, documenting the appearance and status of political figures across the continent. This print remains a clear example of the collaborative relationship between painters and engravers in the seventeenth century, where the printmaker acted as a vital intermediary in the dissemination of portraiture.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58515346129231,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58515346194767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58515346293071,"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":58515346325839,"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":58515346391375,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Wolfgang-Wilhelm-Count-Palatine-of-the-Rhine_Poster_CompositorV1_1786461664908.jpg?v=1787139708"},{"product_id":"ambrogio-marquis-de-spinola-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Ambrogio, Marquis de Spinola - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I, depicting the military commander Ambrogio Spinola in formal armour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I depicts the Genoese general Ambrogio Spinola, a figure of significant military standing during the Eighty Years War. Vorsterman, a skilled printmaker who collaborated closely with Anthony van Dyck, captures the subject with the technical precision characteristic of the seventeenth-century Flemish school. The composition follows the conventions of aristocratic portraiture, presenting the Marquis in polished plate armour, his hand resting upon a helmet, which serves as a clear signifier of his profession and status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject wears a large, stiffened ruff, a fashion element that provides a stark contrast to the metallic sheen of his breastplate. Around his neck hangs the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece, an inclusion that denotes his high rank and political connections within the Spanish Habsburg court. Vorsterman employs a variety of hatching techniques to render the different textures of the scene, from the soft, feathered plume of the helmet to the cold, reflective surface of the steel. The background remains relatively simple, ensuring the focus stays on the subject's countenance and his authoritative posture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the base of the print, a Latin inscription details the titles and offices held by Spinola, a common practice in portrait engravings of this era to establish the identity and prestige of the sitter. The work is based on a painting by Anthony van Dyck, as indicated by the 'Ant. van Dyck pinxit' credit. This print demonstrates the collaborative nature of the period, where painters and engravers worked in tandem to disseminate the likenesses of important historical figures across Europe. The clarity of the lines and the balanced tonal range demonstrate the high level of craftsmanship expected from Vorsterman, who was one of the most capable interpreters of Van Dyck's compositions.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58515482804559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58515482870095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58515482968399,"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":58515483001167,"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":58515483066703,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ambrogio-Marquis-de-Spinola_Poster_CompositorV1_1786461999487.jpg?v=1787140234"},{"product_id":"saint-helena-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Saint Helena - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined seventeenth-century engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I, depicting Saint Helena in contemplation with the True Cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I depicts Saint Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine, in a moment of quiet contemplation. The composition is based on a painting by Paolo Veronese, demonstrating the common practice of the period where printmakers translated the works of celebrated painters into reproducible media. Vorsterman, a skilled engraver who worked closely with Peter Paul Rubens, employs a sophisticated system of lines to render the textures of the saint's garments and the architectural elements surrounding her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Helena is shown seated, her head resting on her hand in a gesture of melancholy or deep thought. Above her, two putti hold a large wooden cross, the traditional attribute associated with her discovery of the True Cross. The use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of volume and depth, defining the folds of her dress and the solid form of the stone ledge. The architectural column to the left provides a vertical anchor for the scene, while the open sky behind the cross introduces a sense of space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVorsterman's technique is precise, allowing for a clear distinction between the soft fabric of the robes and the harder surfaces of the stone and wood. The inscription at the base identifies the subject and acknowledges the original painter, Veronese, alongside the engraver. This print reflects the technical mastery of seventeenth-century Flemish printmaking, where the focus remained on clarity of form and the accurate translation of tonal values from colour to monochrome. The work remains a fine example of how religious iconography was disseminated through the medium of engraving during the Baroque era, making such imagery accessible to a wider audience beyond the confines of private collections or churches.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58515899515215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58515899580751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58515899679055,"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":58515899711823,"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":58515899777359,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-Helena_Poster_CompositorV1_1786462687815.jpg?v=1787141528"},{"product_id":"pieter-stevens-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Pieter Stevens - Lucas Vorsterman, I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century portrait engraving of Pieter Stevens, created by Lucas Vorsterman, I, as part of Anthony van Dyck's Iconography series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait of Pieter Stevens is a fine example of seventeenth-century printmaking. Executed by Lucas Vorsterman, I, the work is part of the Iconography, a series of portraits of notable figures commissioned by Anthony van Dyck. Vorsterman was a highly skilled engraver who worked closely with Peter Paul Rubens before collaborating with Van Dyck. His technical ability is evident in the varied line work used to define the textures of the sitter's clothing and the subtle modelling of his facial features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieter Stevens, a merchant and art collector from Antwerp, is depicted in a three-quarter view. He wears a dark doublet and a large, pleated ruff, which was a common fashion for the period. His hand rests on his hip, a pose that conveys a sense of confidence and status. The background is relatively simple, allowing the focus to remain on the sitter. The Latin inscription at the base identifies Stevens and notes his role as a patron of the arts, specifically mentioning his connection to the city of Antwerp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVorsterman employs a combination of etching and engraving to achieve depth and tonal range. The cross-hatching in the shadows provides a sense of volume, while the lighter areas are rendered with more delicate, parallel lines. This print demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship expected in Flemish portraiture of the era. The composition is balanced and restrained, reflecting the formal nature of the portrait. As a museum-grade print, this piece offers a clear view of the engraver's precision and the stylistic conventions of the Baroque period. It is a valuable record of both the sitter and the artistic collaboration between Van Dyck and his engravers.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman, I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58515976257871,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58515976323407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58515976421711,"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":58515976454479,"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":58515976520015,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Pieter-Stevens_Poster_CompositorV1_1786462927419.jpg?v=1787141682"},{"product_id":"wenceslas-coeberger-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Wenceslas Coeberger - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century portrait engraving of Wenceslas Coeberger, executed by Lucas Vorsterman I after a design by Anthony van Dyck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait engraving depicts Wenceslas Coeberger, a figure of significant administrative and artistic standing in the seventeenth-century Southern Netherlands. The work is part of the Iconography, a series of portraits of famous contemporaries initiated by Anthony van Dyck. Vorsterman, a master engraver, translated Van Dyck's painted study into this precise graphic medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoeberger is shown in a three-quarter view, resting his arm upon a ledge. He wears the sober, dark attire typical of a high-ranking official or scholar of the period, featuring a stiff collar and a buttoned doublet. His expression is one of quiet authority, with a gaze directed towards the viewer. The background is kept relatively simple, with a draped curtain providing a sense of volume and spatial depth behind the sitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVorsterman employs a sophisticated system of hatching and cross-hatching to define the textures of the fabric, the softness of the beard, and the contours of the face. The lighting is focused, creating a clear contrast between the illuminated features of the subject and the shadowed areas of the clothing. The inscription at the base identifies Coeberger as the Prefect of the Monts de Piété in Brussels and notes his previous role as a painter to the Archduke Albert. This print demonstrates the technical skill of the Flemish school of engraving, where the collaboration between painter and printmaker allowed for the wide dissemination of portraiture among the European elite. The clarity of the line work and the balanced composition reflect the formal standards of the Baroque era, prioritising a dignified representation of the individual.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58516262715727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58516262781263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58516262879567,"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":58516262912335,"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":58516262977871,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Wenceslas-Coeberger_Poster_CompositorV1_1786463169892.jpg?v=1787142253"},{"product_id":"jacques-callot-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Jacques Callot - Lucas Vorsterman, I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA portrait of the printmaker Jacques Callot, engraved by Lucas Vorsterman, I, after a painting by Anthony van Dyck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait of the French printmaker Jacques Callot is a work by the Flemish engraver Lucas Vorsterman, I. The composition originates from a painting by Anthony van Dyck, created as part of his Iconography series, a collection of portraits depicting notable figures of the seventeenth century. Vorsterman, a skilled technician, translated Van Dyck's painted likeness into a precise print, capturing the sitter with a focus on his professional identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCallot is depicted at his desk, engaged in his craft. He holds an etching needle in his right hand, poised over a plate, while his left hand rests upon the surface. The table is arranged with tools of the trade, including a compass and a small inkwell, which serve to identify him as a master of calcography. His attire, featuring a lace-trimmed collar and cuffs, reflects the fashion of the period and his status as a respected artist. The Latin inscription at the base identifies him as a noble printmaker from Nancy, Lorraine, further cementing his reputation during his lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVorsterman employs a variety of line weights to define the textures of the scene. The cross-hatching in the background provides a subtle depth, while the delicate lines of the lace and the facial features demonstrate the technical control required for such a portrait. The print is a study in seventeenth-century portraiture, where the subject is defined not only by their physical appearance but also by the tools and environment associated with their work. This piece offers a glimpse into the collaborative nature of the period, where painters and engravers worked in tandem to document the intellectual and artistic figures of the age. The clarity of the lines and the balanced composition make this an example of the high standards maintained by the printmakers associated with Van Dyck.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman, I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58516269367631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58516269433167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58516269531471,"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":58516269564239,"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":58516269629775,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Jacques-Callot_Poster_CompositorV1_1786463316340.jpg?v=1787142582"},{"product_id":"jan-van-mildert-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Jan van Mildert - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed portrait etching of the sculptor Jan van Mildert, engraved by Lucas Vorsterman I after a painting by Anthony van Dyck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait of the sculptor Jan van Mildert is a fine example of the collaborative printmaking culture in seventeenth-century Antwerp. The work is part of the Iconography, a series of portraits of famous contemporaries initiated by Anthony van Dyck. Lucas Vorsterman I, a master of the burin, translated Van Dyck's original oil painting into this precise graphic medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVorsterman demonstrates his technical command through the varied application of line. The sitter is depicted in a three-quarter view, wearing the characteristic ruff and doublet of the period. The artist employs dense cross-hatching to define the shadows within the folds of the fabric, while lighter, more rhythmic strokes model the facial features and hair. The background remains relatively neutral, ensuring the focus stays on the subject's expression and posture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscription at the base identifies the sitter as a sculptor based in Antwerp, noting his German origin. This print reflects the professional relationship between the painter and the engraver, where the latter was expected to capture the psychological presence of the subject while maintaining the stylistic integrity of the original composition. The clarity of the lines and the subtle gradation of tone demonstrate the high standards of the Flemish school of printmaking during this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a museum-grade fine art print, this piece offers a glimpse into the artistic circles of the Baroque period. It serves as a record of the individuals who shaped the cultural life of the city. The print is presented with the original Latin text, preserving the historical context of the publication. Its monochromatic palette and technical precision make it a suitable addition for those interested in the history of portraiture and the development of print techniques.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58516280770895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58516280836431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58516280934735,"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":58516280967503,"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":58516281033039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Jan-van-Mildert_Poster_CompositorV1_1786463528151.jpg?v=1787142739"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-cornelis-schut-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Portrait of Cornelis Schut - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined seventeenth-century portrait etching of the painter Cornelis Schut, executed by the master engraver Lucas Vorsterman I.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait of the painter Cornelis Schut is a fine example of the printmaking tradition in seventeenth-century Antwerp. Lucas Vorsterman I, a master engraver who worked closely with Anthony van Dyck, produced this work as part of the Iconography series. This ambitious project aimed to document the faces of the most notable figures of the era, including artists, scholars, and statesmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the conventions of Baroque portraiture. Schut is depicted in a three-quarter view, his gaze directed away from the viewer, which provides a sense of contemplative distance. The artist employs a sophisticated use of line to define the textures of the subject's clothing, from the soft folds of the cloak to the precise details of the collar. The background features a classical column, a common device used to suggest status and intellectual weight. Vorsterman's technique demonstrates his ability to translate the tonal qualities of a painted original into the monochromatic medium of the copperplate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornelis Schut, a contemporary of the artist, is identified by the Latin inscription at the base of the print, which notes his profession as a painter of human figures in Antwerp. The print reflects the collaborative nature of the Flemish art world, where painters and engravers worked in tandem to disseminate portraiture across Europe. The clarity of the line work and the balanced composition demonstrate the technical rigour required for such high-quality reproductions. This print offers a clear view into the professional networks of the period, capturing the likeness of a peer through the skilled hand of one of the most capable engravers of the 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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58517114487119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517114552655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517114650959,"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":58517114683727,"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":58517114749263,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Cornelis-Schut_Poster_CompositorV1_1786463674862.jpg?v=1787143281"},{"product_id":"nicolas-claude-fabri-de-peiresc-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Nicolas Claude Fabri de Peiresc - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I, depicting the scholar Nicolas Claude Fabri de Peiresc in a classic portrait pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I depicts the French scholar and polymath Nicolas Claude Fabri de Peiresc. Vorsterman, a skilled printmaker, worked closely with Anthony van Dyck during the development of the Iconography, a series of portraits of notable figures of the era. The print captures Peiresc in a contemplative posture, his hand resting upon a closed volume, which reflects his reputation as a dedicated antiquarian and intellectual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technical execution demonstrates the precision characteristic of seventeenth-century Flemish printmaking. Vorsterman employs a system of cross-hatching and varied line weights to model the subject's features and the folds of his garment. The light source, directed from the upper left, creates a subtle contrast across the face and the fabric, providing a sense of volume and physical presence. The background remains relatively simple, ensuring the focus stays on the sitter's expression and posture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeiresc was a central figure in the European Republic of Letters, known for his correspondence with scholars across the continent. This portrait serves as a visual record of his status within the intellectual circles of the seventeenth century. The inclusion of the Latin inscription at the base identifies the sitter and acknowledges the collaboration between the painter, Van Dyck, and the engraver, Vorsterman. This work is a fine example of the portrait engraving tradition, where the medium was used to disseminate the likenesses of influential thinkers to a wider audience. The print maintains a balance between formal portraiture and the scholarly character of the subject, offering a glimpse into the visual culture of the Baroque period.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58517162295631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517162361167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517162459471,"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":58517162492239,"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":58517162557775,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Nicolas-Claude-Fabri-de-Peiresc_Poster_CompositorV1_1786463774278.jpg?v=1787143587"},{"product_id":"carel-van-mallery-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Carel van Mallery - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century portrait engraving of the Flemish engraver Carel van Mallery, executed by Lucas Vorsterman I after Anthony van Dyck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait of the engraver Carel van Mallery is a fine example of the collaborative printmaking culture in seventeenth-century Antwerp. Lucas Vorsterman I, a master of the burin, executed this plate after a design by Anthony van Dyck. It forms part of the Iconography, a series of portraits depicting the notable figures of the era, including artists, scholars, and patrons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVorsterman employs a sophisticated range of line work to define the subject. The face is rendered with delicate, cross-hatched strokes that capture the texture of skin and the weight of the sitter's expression. The ruff collar and the heavy folds of the cloak demonstrate the engraver's ability to differentiate between various textile weights through varying density of line. The background remains relatively simple, allowing the focus to remain on the character of the sitter. The inscription at the base, identifying the subject as a calcographus (engraver) of Antwerp, provides a clear context for his profession within the artistic community of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the print displays the precision associated with the Flemish school of engraving. The interplay of light and shadow across the cloak creates a sense of volume, while the gaze of the subject suggests a direct engagement with the viewer. This work reflects the high standards of print production during the period, where the translation of a painted portrait into a printed medium required both technical skill and an understanding of tonal balance. The print remains a clear record of the professional identity of van Mallery, presented with the formal dignity characteristic of Baroque portraiture.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58517568487759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517568553295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517568651599,"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":58517568684367,"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":58517568749903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Carel-van-Mallery_Poster_CompositorV1_1786464153112.jpg?v=1787144176"},{"product_id":"jacques-de-cachiopin-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Jacques de Cachiopin - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century portrait engraving of Jacques de Cachiopin, produced by Lucas Vorsterman I after a painting by Anthony van Dyck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait of Jacques de Cachiopin is a fine example of the collaborative printmaking culture in seventeenth-century Antwerp. Lucas Vorsterman I, a master engraver who worked closely with Anthony van Dyck, produced this plate as part of the Iconography series. This ambitious project aimed to document the faces of contemporary artists, scholars, and patrons through high-quality portrait prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVorsterman employs a sophisticated combination of etching and engraving to capture the textures of the sitter's attire. The ruff collar, with its precise folds, contrasts against the softer, shadowed fabric of the doublet. The artist uses varied line weights to define the contours of the face and the fall of light across the subject, creating a sense of volume and presence. The background is rendered with fine, horizontal hatching, which pushes the figure forward and focuses the viewer on the sitter's expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacques de Cachiopin is identified in the lower margin as an 'amator artis pictoriae' or lover of the art of painting. This designation reflects the social standing of the sitter as a patron or collector rather than a professional artist. The inclusion of the Latin inscription and the credit to Van Dyck as the painter (pinxit) and Vorsterman as the engraver (sculpsit) follows the standard conventions of the era, providing a clear record of the work's origin. The print demonstrates the technical rigour required to translate the painterly qualities of a portrait into the monochromatic medium of ink on paper. It remains a clear record of the aesthetic values and social hierarchies present in the Flemish Baroque period, capturing the dignity and poise expected of a gentleman of the time.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58517586313551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517586379087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517586477391,"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":58517586510159,"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":58517586575695,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Jacques-de-Cachiopin_Poster_CompositorV1_1786464644289.jpg?v=1787144679"},{"product_id":"jerome-de-bran-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Jerome de Bran - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century portrait engraving of Jerome de Bran by the Flemish master Lucas Vorsterman I.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait of Jerome de Bran is a fine example of the technical precision achieved by Lucas Vorsterman I, a Flemish engraver who worked closely with Peter Paul Rubens. The print captures the subject in a three-quarter view, dressed in the formal attire of the seventeenth-century nobility. The sitter wears a doublet with a wide, lace-trimmed collar, a garment that allows the artist to demonstrate his mastery of texture and light. The fine lines of the engraving define the soft folds of the fabric and the intricate patterns of the lace, while the cross-hatching in the background provides a subtle depth that pushes the figure forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVorsterman was known for his ability to translate the painterly qualities of his contemporaries into the medium of print. His work often features a controlled use of line to suggest volume and character. In this portrait, the sitter's expression is direct and composed, reflecting the conventions of aristocratic portraiture during the Baroque period. The inclusion of a sword hilt and a cane serves as an indicator of the subject's status and military role, as noted in the Latin inscription at the base of the print. The inscription identifies the sitter as Hieronymus de Bran, a captain in the Catholic army and an official in the Spanish Netherlands. This print is a clear representation of the high standards of printmaking in the Low Countries during the seventeenth century, where the collaboration between artists and skilled engravers produced works that were both documentary and aesthetic in nature. The balance between the detailed rendering of the costume and the psychological presence of the sitter remains a hallmark of Vorsterman's output.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58517600731471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517600797007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517600895311,"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":58517600928079,"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":58517600993615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Jerome-de-Bran_Poster_CompositorV1_1786464728016.jpg?v=1787145094"},{"product_id":"saint-john-the-baptist-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Saint John the Baptist - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Baroque engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I depicting the beheading of Saint John the Baptist, rendered with technical precision and dramatic lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print depicts the aftermath of the beheading of Saint John the Baptist, a subject frequently explored in seventeenth-century Flemish art. Lucas Vorsterman I, a skilled engraver who collaborated closely with Peter Paul Rubens, demonstrates his technical mastery through the use of varied line weights and cross-hatching to define form and shadow. The composition is structured around the central figure of the executioner, who presents the severed head of the saint on a platter to Salome. To the right, the headless body of the saint remains on the ground, while soldiers stand guard in the background. The architectural setting, featuring heavy stone columns and a barred window, creates a sense of confinement appropriate to the prison scene. Vorsterman employs a dramatic use of light and shade, characteristic of the Baroque period, to guide the viewer's eye across the figures. The drapery of the garments is rendered with precision, showing the influence of the Rubensian style in the muscularity of the figures and the dynamic poses. The Latin inscription at the base identifies the subject and provides context for the scene, referencing the biblical account of the event. This work reflects the high level of craftsmanship associated with the Antwerp school of printmaking during the early seventeenth century. The balance between the gruesome nature of the subject and the formal elegance of the composition is typical of the period's approach to religious narrative. The print serves as a record of the collaborative environment in which Vorsterman operated, translating complex painterly compositions into the medium of engraving with clarity and precision.\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=\"\/en-nz\/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=\"\/en-nz\/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":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58517637759311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517637824847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517637923151,"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":58517637955919,"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":58517638021455,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-John-the-Baptist_Poster_CompositorV1_1786464873967.jpg?v=1787145387"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/collections\/lucas-vorsterman-i.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}