{"title":"Schelte A Bolswert","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-annunciation-schelte-adamsz-bolswert","title":"The Annunciation - Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful Baroque engraving by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, depicting the Annunciation with dramatic light and technical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert depicts the biblical scene of the Annunciation. Bolswert, a master of the burin, was closely associated with the workshop of Peter Paul Rubens, and his technical approach reflects the dramatic chiaroscuro and fluid movement characteristic of the Flemish Baroque. The composition is structured around the interaction between the Archangel Gabriel and the Virgin Mary. Gabriel, positioned on the left, gestures towards Mary, who sits at a lectern with an open book. A lamp burns between them, providing a source of light that interacts with the divine radiance emanating from the dove above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the technical precision for which Bolswert is known. He employs a variety of hatching and cross-hatching techniques to define the textures of the drapery, the soft clouds, and the ethereal light descending from the heavens. The figures are rendered with a sense of weight and volume, typical of the period, while the surrounding space is filled with atmospheric depth. The inclusion of putti in the upper register adds a sense of celestial activity, balancing the quiet intensity of the encounter below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolswert was instrumental in translating the painterly qualities of Rubens and his contemporaries into the medium of print. His ability to capture the tonal range of oil paintings through black and white lines allowed these compositions to reach a wider audience across Europe. This work is a clear example of the collaborative nature of seventeenth-century printmaking, where the engraver acted as both interpreter and craftsman. The focus remains on the narrative clarity of the event, presented with the theatricality and emotional engagement expected of Baroque religious art. The print serves as a record of the period's aesthetic priorities, where technical mastery was directed towards the articulation of spiritual themes through light, shadow, and form.\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-martin-ryckaert-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 Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" 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;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schelte a Bolswert","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58429087777103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58429087842639,"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":58429087940943,"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":58429087973711,"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":58429088039247,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Annunciation_Poster_CompositorV1_1786175224127.jpg?v=1786231460"},{"product_id":"five-fencing-duos-in-a-courtyard-schelte-adamsz-bolswert","title":"Five Fencing Duos in a Courtyard - Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, illustrating formal fencing techniques within a classical architectural setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert depicts a structured scene of fencing instruction, likely derived from a seventeenth-century manual on the art of swordsmanship. The composition is divided into two distinct zones: the primary foreground, where several pairs of men engage in formal fencing postures within a classical courtyard, and the upper section, which features a series of smaller, diagrammatic vignettes held aloft by winged figures. These smaller panels serve as a visual guide to the specific movements and footwork required for the duels below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe architectural setting is defined by a rigid, symmetrical perspective, typical of the period's interest in mathematical order and classical proportion. The floor is marked with a complex geometric grid, which assists in mapping the precise positioning of the fencers' feet. The surrounding colonnades, statues, and central building with a dome provide a sense of theatrical scale, grounding the technical subject matter in a grand, formal environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolswert, a skilled engraver known for his work with Peter Paul Rubens, demonstrates here a high degree of precision in his line work. The figures are dressed in the fashion of the early seventeenth century, featuring doublets and breeches, which provides a clear temporal marker for the work. The engraving functions as both a technical reference and a decorative piece, balancing the practical requirements of a fencing manual with the aesthetic conventions of Baroque printmaking. The use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of volume in the figures and depth in the architecture, while the clear, clean lines ensure that the instructional content remains legible. This print offers a view into the intersection of physical discipline, historical fashion, and the rigorous study of movement that characterised the martial arts of the Dutch Golden Age.\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-martin-ryckaert-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 Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" 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;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schelte a Bolswert","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58429094396239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58429094461775,"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":58429094560079,"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":58429094592847,"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":58429094658383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Five-Fencing-Duos-in-a-Courtyard_Poster_CompositorV1_1786175439938.jpg?v=1786231739"},{"product_id":"crucifixion-schelte-adamsz-bolswert","title":"Crucifixion - Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful seventeenth-century engraving by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, capturing the dramatic tension and technical precision of the Baroque period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert depicts the Crucifixion, a subject frequently explored during the seventeenth century. Bolswert, a master of the burin, was closely associated with the workshop of Peter Paul Rubens, and this work reflects the dramatic sensibility and technical precision characteristic of that collaboration. The composition is structured around the central figure of Christ on the cross, flanked by the Virgin Mary and Saint John the Evangelist. To the left, a mounted soldier and other figures provide a sense of narrative movement, while putti appear in the upper right, adding a celestial dimension to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolswert employs a sophisticated system of hatching and cross-hatching to model the musculature of the figures and the texture of the drapery. The play of light and shadow creates a sense of volume and atmosphere, typical of the Baroque period. The inclusion of a skull at the base of the cross serves as a traditional memento mori, grounding the spiritual narrative in the physical reality of mortality. The print demonstrates the technical mastery required to translate the painterly qualities of Rubensian compositions into the medium of engraving. The lines are controlled and varied, allowing for a wide range of tonal values that define the forms against the turbulent sky. This work is an example of the high level of craftsmanship achieved by printmakers in the Low Countries during this era, who were instrumental in disseminating the visual language of the Flemish Baroque across Europe.\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-martin-ryckaert-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 Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" 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;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schelte a Bolswert","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58429202399567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58429202465103,"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":58429202563407,"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":58429202596175,"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":58429202661711,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Crucifixion_Poster_CompositorV1_1786176669858.jpg?v=1786232897"},{"product_id":"return-from-egypt-schelte-adamsz-bolswert","title":"Return from Egypt - Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Baroque engraving by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, after a design by Peter Paul Rubens, depicting the Holy Family on their return from Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert depicts the Holy Family during their return from Egypt. The composition is based on a design by Peter Paul Rubens, reflecting the close professional relationship between the painter and the engraver. Bolswert was a master of the burin, capable of translating the painterly qualities of Rubens into the precise, linear language of printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central figures of the Virgin Mary, the Christ Child, and Saint Joseph are rendered with a sense of movement and grace. Mary leads the child by the hand, while Joseph walks alongside, holding a staff. Above them, the figure of God the Father emerges from clouds, accompanied by the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove. This arrangement creates a vertical hierarchy, linking the earthly journey of the family with the divine presence above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolswert employs a sophisticated system of hatching and cross-hatching to model the forms and suggest the texture of the drapery. The light source appears to emanate from the divine figures, casting subtle shadows across the landscape and the figures below. The Latin inscription at the base, 'ET ERAT SVBDITVS ILLIS', refers to the biblical account of Jesus being obedient to his parents. The print demonstrates the technical skill required to reproduce the dramatic lighting and anatomical detail characteristic of the Flemish Baroque style. By focusing on the interplay of light and shadow, Bolswert achieves a sense of volume and depth that defines the figures against the atmospheric background. This work provides a clear example of how reproductive printmaking allowed the compositions of major painters to reach a wider audience during 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-martin-ryckaert-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 Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" 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;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schelte a Bolswert","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58429209411919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58429209477455,"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":58429209575759,"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":58429209608527,"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":58429209674063,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Return-from-Egypt_Poster_CompositorV1_1786177088051.jpg?v=1786233038"},{"product_id":"jupiter-and-amaltheia-schelte-adamsz-bolswert","title":"Jupiter and Amaltheia - Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 17th-century engraving by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert depicting the mythological scene of Jupiter being nurtured by the goat Amaltheia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert depicts the mythological infancy of Jupiter, who is nurtured by the goat Amaltheia. The composition features a satyr seated to the left, gesturing upwards with a tambourine, while Amaltheia is milked by a female figure, likely a nymph or a personification of the nurse. A young child, representing the infant god, sits nearby. The scene is set within a wooded environment, with trees providing a natural canopy over the figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolswert was a master of the burin, known for his technical precision in translating the painterly qualities of Peter Paul Rubens and his contemporaries into the medium of print. The engraving demonstrates his ability to render varied textures, from the coarse fur of the satyr and the goat to the soft skin of the human figures and the foliage of the trees. The use of cross-hatching and varying line weights creates a sense of volume and depth, typical of the high Baroque style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects the period's fascination with classical mythology, often used to explore themes of nature and divinity. The inclusion of Latin inscriptions at the base of the print provides a moral or narrative context for the scene, a common practice in seventeenth-century printmaking. The balance between the foreground figures and the receding background creates a structured, theatrical space. Bolswert's work remains a clear example of the collaborative nature of the Dutch and Flemish print trade, where engravers worked closely with painters to disseminate compositions to a wider audience. The print captures the narrative energy of the myth, focusing on the domesticity of the divine upbringing within a pastoral setting.\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-martin-ryckaert-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 Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" 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;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schelte a Bolswert","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58429227827535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58429227893071,"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":58429227991375,"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":58429228024143,"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":58429228089679,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Jupiter-and-Amaltheia_Poster_CompositorV1_1786177568856.jpg?v=1786233682"},{"product_id":"assumption-of-the-virgin-schelte-adamsz-bolswert","title":"Assumption of the Virgin - Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, depicting the Assumption of the Virgin with dramatic Baroque composition and technical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert depicts the Assumption of the Virgin, a subject frequently explored during the seventeenth century. Bolswert, a skilled printmaker from the Netherlands, worked closely with Peter Paul Rubens, and this work reflects the dramatic energy and compositional complexity associated with the Flemish Baroque tradition. The scene is divided into two distinct zones: the earthly realm, where the apostles gather around the empty tomb, and the celestial sphere, where the Virgin ascends amidst a host of putti and clouds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition relies on a diagonal axis that draws the eye upward from the figures on the ground to the radiant figure of the Virgin. Bolswert employs a sophisticated system of hatching and cross-hatching to define the musculature of the figures, the folds of their heavy drapery, and the ethereal quality of the clouds. The contrast between the grounded, solid forms of the apostles and the lighter, more fluid treatment of the celestial figures creates a sense of movement and spiritual elevation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolswert was known for his ability to translate the painterly qualities of oil works into the medium of engraving. His technique allows for a wide range of tonal values, from the deep shadows in the lower register to the bright, luminous highlights surrounding the Virgin. This print demonstrates the technical precision required to manage complex multi-figure compositions within a single-colour medium. The inclusion of Latin text at the base of the print provides context regarding the dedication and patronage of the work, a common feature in prints of this period intended for both devotional and scholarly audiences. The work remains a clear example of the collaborative nature of print production in the seventeenth century, where engravers played a role in the dissemination of major artistic themes across Europe.\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-martin-ryckaert-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 Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" 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;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schelte a Bolswert","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58429246636367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58429246701903,"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":58429246800207,"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":58429246832975,"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":58429246898511,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Assumption-of-the-Virgin_Poster_CompositorV1_1786178168075.jpg?v=1786234032"},{"product_id":"annunciation-schelte-adamsz-bolswert","title":"Annunciation - Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Baroque engraving by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert depicting the Annunciation, featuring precise line work and dramatic lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert depicts the Annunciation, a subject frequently explored in seventeenth-century European art. Bolswert, a skilled printmaker from the Netherlands, often collaborated with painters such as Peter Paul Rubens and Gerard Seghers to translate their compositions into the medium of engraving. This work displays the characteristic technical precision of his craft, utilising varied line weights and cross-hatching to define the volume of the figures and the dramatic play of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the traditional iconography of the event. The Virgin Mary stands on the left, her posture conveying a sense of humble reception. Opposite her, the Angel Gabriel leans forward, offering a lily, a symbol of purity. Above, the Holy Spirit descends in the form of a dove, surrounded by cherubic heads emerging from clouds. The scene is set within an architectural interior, though the focus remains on the interaction between the two primary figures. The dramatic lighting, which streams from the upper left, creates a sense of divine presence, a common feature in Baroque religious imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolswert was known for his ability to capture the texture of fabrics and the subtle expressions of his subjects. In this print, the heavy folds of the garments and the delicate feathers of the angel's wings demonstrate his mastery of the burin. The inclusion of a Latin inscription at the base indicates that this print was likely intended for a learned audience or as a devotional object for a private collection. The work remains a clear example of the reproductive printmaking tradition that allowed religious narratives to circulate widely across Europe during 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":"Schelte a Bolswert","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58429268951375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58429269016911,"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":58429269115215,"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":58429269147983,"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":58429269213519,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Annunciation_Poster_CompositorV1_1786179062644.jpg?v=1786234921"},{"product_id":"feast-of-herodias-head-of-saint-john-presented-at-the-table-schelte-adamsz-bolswert","title":"Feast of Herodias; Head of Saint John Presented at the Table - Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Baroque engraving by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert depicting the dramatic biblical scene of the Feast of Herodias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert depicts the biblical narrative of the Feast of Herodias, a subject frequently explored within the Baroque tradition. Bolswert, a master engraver, worked closely with Peter Paul Rubens to translate the painterly qualities of the Flemish school into the medium of print. The composition follows the dramatic conventions of the period, utilising strong chiaroscuro effects to define the figures gathered around the banquet table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of the scene, Salome presents the head of Saint John the Baptist on a platter, a moment of high tension captured with technical precision. The surrounding figures, including Herod and his guests, display varied reactions to the grim offering. Bolswert employs a sophisticated system of cross-hatching and line variation to render the textures of the heavy drapery, the architectural elements of the hall, and the subtle expressions on the faces of the participants. The inclusion of a small monkey near the table adds a layer of symbolic detail common in seventeenth-century moralising art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the technical mastery required to replicate the scale and complexity of a large-format oil painting on a copper plate. The architectural setting, with its arched openings and heavy canopy, provides a sense of depth and theatricality. By focusing on the interplay of light and shadow, Bolswert directs the viewer's attention to the central interaction between Salome and the seated monarch. This work remains a fine example of the collaborative relationship between painters and printmakers in the Low Countries during the seventeenth century, where the dissemination of religious imagery relied upon the skill of engravers to reach 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-martin-ryckaert-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 Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" 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;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schelte a Bolswert","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58429288579407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58429288644943,"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":58429288743247,"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":58429288776015,"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":58429288841551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Feast-of-Herodias-Head-of-Saint-John-Presented-at-the-Table_Poster_CompositorV1_1786179613744.jpg?v=1786235302"},{"product_id":"little-wooden-bridge-and-shepherd-tending-sheep-schelte-adamsz-bolswert","title":"Little Wooden Bridge and Shepherd Tending Sheep - Schelte Adamsz. 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The sky, though partially obscured by the canopy, suggests the late afternoon light, casting long shadows and creating a sense of depth that draws the viewer into the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolswert's ability to translate the painterly qualities of a composition into the linear medium of engraving is evident in the way he handles the transition from the dark, dense forest to the more open, luminous distance. The scene is devoid of dramatic action, focusing instead on the rhythmic repetition of the trees and the gentle movement of the animals. This work provides a clear example of the period's interest in the natural world, treated with a combination of observation and stylistic convention. The print is a fine specimen of the reproductive engraving tradition, where the engraver's skill was essential in disseminating the visual language of the era to a wider audience. The attention to detail, from the individual leaves to the ripples in the stream, demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship expected of professional printmakers in the Netherlands during this 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":"Schelte a Bolswert","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58429345562959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58429345628495,"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":58429345726799,"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":58429345759567,"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":58429345825103,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Little-Wooden-Bridge-and-Shepherd-Tending-Sheep_Poster_CompositorV1_1786181289081.jpg?v=1786236776"},{"product_id":"christ-crowned-with-thorns-schelte-adamsz-bolswert","title":"Christ Crowned with Thorns - Schelte Adamsz. 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The figures are rendered with a focus on anatomical accuracy, using cross-hatching and varied line weights to suggest volume and texture, from the rough skin of the tormentors to the smooth, pallid flesh of the central figure. The background, featuring a stone wall and a barred window, provides a stark, claustrophobic setting that directs the viewer's attention to the central action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolswert was instrumental in disseminating the visual language of the Counter-Reformation across Europe. His ability to capture the emotional weight of religious narratives through monochrome lines allowed these images to reach a wider audience beyond the confines of private collections or churches. The print displays a mastery of tonal contrast, where the play of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and physical presence. The inclusion of Latin text at the base provides a formal identification of the subject, consistent with the conventions of seventeenth-century printmaking. This piece is a representative example of the collaborative relationship between painters and engravers in the Antwerp school, where the reproduction of art became a sophisticated discipline in its own right.\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-martin-ryckaert-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 Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" 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;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schelte a Bolswert","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58429362471247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58429362536783,"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":58429362635087,"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":58429362667855,"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":58429362733391,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Christ-Crowned-with-Thorns_Poster_CompositorV1_1786181529458.jpg?v=1786237093"},{"product_id":"daughter-of-herodias-receiving-the-head-of-saint-john-schelte-adamsz-bolswert","title":"Daughter of Herodias Receiving the Head of Saint John - Schelte Adamsz. 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The play of light across the figures creates a sense of volume and drama, typical of the Rubensian aesthetic. The soldier's muscular arm and the sombre expression of the saint's head are rendered with anatomical accuracy, drawing the viewer into the gravity of the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Bolswert worked closely with Rubens to ensure his engravings captured the spirit of the original oil paintings. This specific work demonstrates the technical rigour required to translate the painterly qualities of the Flemish Baroque into the monochrome medium of engraving. The inclusion of the Latin inscription at the base, 'SPICVLATOR DECOLLAVIT IOANNEM IN CARCERE', provides the narrative context, identifying the executioner and the setting. This print offers a clear view into the collaborative nature of seventeenth-century print production, where the skills of the engraver were as necessary as those of the painter for the circulation of visual culture.\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-martin-ryckaert-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 Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" 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;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schelte a Bolswert","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58429373317455,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58429373382991,"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":58429373481295,"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":58429373514063,"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":58429373579599,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Daughter-of-Herodias-Receiving-the-Head-of-Saint-John_Poster_CompositorV1_1786181914742.jpg?v=1786237375"},{"product_id":"christ-entering-jerusalem-schelte-adamsz-bolswert","title":"Christ Entering Jerusalem - Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 17th-century engraving by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, capturing the biblical scene of Christ entering Jerusalem with masterful line work and dramatic composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert depicts the biblical narrative of Christ entering Jerusalem. Bolswert, a master of the burin, worked closely with Peter Paul Rubens to translate the painterly qualities of the Flemish Baroque into the medium of print. The composition is dense, filled with figures who crowd around the central figure of Christ, who is mounted upon a donkey. The scene is framed by large, overhanging trees that create a natural canopy, drawing the eye toward the centre of the action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a sophisticated range of line work to define the textures of the foliage, the drapery of the garments, and the varied expressions of the crowd. The use of light and shadow is characteristic of the period, with deep contrasts that provide a sense of volume to the figures and depth to the surrounding environment. The inclusion of palm fronds held by the onlookers serves to identify the specific moment of the narrative, while the distant city architecture provides a sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolswert was instrumental in the dissemination of Rubens's compositions across Europe. His technical skill allowed for the reproduction of complex tonal shifts, which were previously difficult to achieve in engraving. This print demonstrates his ability to manage a large number of figures without sacrificing clarity or narrative focus. The work remains a fine example of the collaborative nature of seventeenth-century printmaking, where the engraver acted as both interpreter and craftsman. The attention to detail, from the individual leaves on the trees to the varied postures of the crowd, reflects the high standards of the Antwerp school of printmaking during this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-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 Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" 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;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schelte a Bolswert","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434077262159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434077327695,"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":58434077425999,"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":58434077458767,"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":58434077524303,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Christ-Entering-Jerusalem_Poster_CompositorV1_1786183932470.jpg?v=1786306241"},{"product_id":"bewening-van-christus-schelte-adamsz-bolswert","title":"Bewening van Christus - Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert depicting the Lamentation of Christ, showcasing masterful use of line and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert depicts the Lamentation of Christ, a subject frequently explored during the seventeenth century. Bolswert, a master of the burin, was known for his technical ability to translate the painterly qualities of Peter Paul Rubens into the medium of print. The composition follows the traditional iconography of the scene, with the Virgin Mary cradling the body of Christ, surrounded by mourners and angels. Mary Magdalene is positioned at the base, her posture conveying grief as she attends to the instruments of the Passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the characteristic Baroque approach to light and shadow. Bolswert employs a variety of line weights and cross-hatching techniques to create volume and texture, from the soft drapery of the garments to the rugged, cavernous background. The figures are arranged in a pyramidal structure, which directs the viewer's eye toward the central figure of Christ. The inclusion of Latin text at the base provides a formal dedication and context, typical of high-quality prints produced in the Netherlands during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolswert's work is noted for its clarity and precision. By using a sophisticated system of lines, he achieves a tonal range that mimics the depth of an oil painting. The anatomical rendering of the figures reflects the influence of the Flemish school, prioritising physical presence and emotional weight. This print is a fine example of the collaborative relationship between painters and engravers in the seventeenth century, where the printmaker acted as a vital conduit for the dissemination of artistic ideas across Europe. The work remains a technical study in how line can define form, shadow, and atmosphere within a monochromatic space.\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-martin-ryckaert-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 Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" 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;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schelte a Bolswert","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434100429135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434100494671,"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":58434100592975,"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":58434100625743,"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":58434100691279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Bewening-van-Christus_Poster_CompositorV1_1786184290236.jpg?v=1786306890"},{"product_id":"christuskind-als-salvator-mundi-zittend-op-wolk-schelte-adamsz-bolswert","title":"Christuskind als Salvator Mundi zittend op wolk - Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert depicting the Christ Child as Salvator Mundi, seated upon a cloud with the orb of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by the Dutch master Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert depicts the Christ Child as Salvator Mundi, or Saviour of the World. Bolswert, a contemporary of Peter Paul Rubens, was highly regarded for his technical precision in translating complex painterly compositions into the medium of copperplate engraving. His work often reflects the dramatic lighting and emotional weight characteristic of the seventeenth-century Baroque period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features the infant Christ seated upon a cloud, a traditional motif used to signify his divine nature. He holds an orb surmounted by a cross, a symbol of his dominion over the world. His right hand is raised in a gesture of benediction. The surrounding nimbus of light is rendered through fine, radiating lines that create a sense of ethereal radiance against the darker, hatched background. The anatomy of the child is modelled with careful attention to volume and shadow, demonstrating the artist's command of the burin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the figure, the Latin inscription reads: O humilem sublimitatem! O sublimem humilitatem! This text invites the viewer to contemplate the paradox of the divine incarnate in a vulnerable child. The print is a fine example of the devotional imagery produced in the Netherlands during this era, intended for private contemplation. Bolswert's ability to create texture, from the softness of the child's skin to the metallic surface of the orb, reveals the high level of craftsmanship expected of professional printmakers in the seventeenth century. This piece remains a clear representation of the intersection between theological doctrine and artistic expression in the Low Countries.\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-martin-ryckaert-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 Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" 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;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schelte a Bolswert","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434155151695,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434155217231,"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":58434155315535,"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":58434155348303,"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":58434155413839,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Christuskind-als-Salvator-Mundi-zittend-op-wolk_Poster_CompositorV1_1786184813570.jpg?v=1786307741"},{"product_id":"cartouche-with-attributes-of-the-apostles-schelte-adamsz-bolswert","title":"Cartouche with Attributes of the Apostles - Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Baroque engraving by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, featuring an ornate cartouche surrounded by symbolic attributes of the apostles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert serves as the title page for the series 'SS. Apostolorum Icones', a collection of prints depicting the apostles, based on designs by Peter Paul Rubens. The composition centres on an ornate cartouche, which contains the Latin title and publication details. Surrounding this central frame is a dense arrangement of symbolic objects, each representing the martyrdom or specific identity of an apostle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolswert demonstrates technical precision in his handling of the burin, creating varied textures across the disparate objects. A cross stands behind the cartouche, surmounted by a dove representing the Holy Spirit. Below this, a cherub head emerges from the frame. The surrounding attributes include keys, a saw, a spear, a sword, and various ropes, all rendered with a focus on material quality and shadow. The arrangement is typical of seventeenth-century Flemish printmaking, where the title page functioned as a visual summary of the contents within the volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work reflects the collaborative nature of the Antwerp print trade during the Baroque period, where designers like Rubens provided the initial sketches, and skilled engravers like Bolswert translated these into copperplate prints for wider distribution. The composition balances the formal requirements of a title page with the decorative demands of the era, using the symbolic language of Christian iconography to prepare the viewer for the series of portraits that follow. The use of light and shadow gives the objects a sculptural presence, ensuring the title remains the primary focus while the surrounding elements provide context and narrative weight.\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-martin-ryckaert-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 Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" 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;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schelte a Bolswert","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434221572431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434221637967,"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":58434221736271,"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":58434221769039,"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":58434221834575,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Cartouche-with-Attributes-of-the-Apostles_Poster_CompositorV1_1786185740306.jpg?v=1786308570"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/collections\/schelte-a-bolswert.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}