{"product_id":"de-man-met-de-vuurpijl-cornelis-dusart","title":"De man met de vuurpijl - Cornelis Dusart","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed mezzotint by Cornelis Dusart depicting a man preparing a firework, accompanied by the inscription 'Peace is better than victory'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornelis Dusart, a pupil of Adriaen van Ostade, was a master of the mezzotint technique. This print, titled De man met de vuurpijl, captures a figure engaged in the preparation of pyrotechnics. The artist employs the tonal capabilities of the mezzotint process to create a dramatic interplay between light and shadow, which defines the contours of the man's clothing and the metallic sheen of the rocket components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure stands in a slightly contorted pose, his attention fixed on the fuse of the firework held in his hands. He carries a bundle of additional rockets at his hip, suggesting a professional or perhaps festive context. The background remains dark and atmospheric, pushing the subject forward and focusing the viewer on the tactile details of the scene, from the coarse fabric of his garments to the smooth surface of the rocket casing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the base of the print, an inscription reads 'Vreede is beter als overwinning', which translates to 'Peace is better than victory'. This moralising sentiment was common in Dutch genre prints of the period, often providing a philosophical counterpoint to the mundane or humorous activities depicted. Dusart was known for his interest in the lives of common people, and this work reflects his ability to elevate a simple, everyday task into a carefully composed study of form and texture. The print demonstrates the technical precision required for mezzotint, where the artist works from dark to light by burnishing the copper plate to achieve varying degrees of luminosity. The result is a velvety, deep black background that provides a stark contrast to the illuminated figure, creating a sense of volume and presence that is characteristic of Dusart's output during the late 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\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" 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;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis Dusart","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58528124240207,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58528124305743,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58528124404047,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58528124436815,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58528124502351,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-man-met-de-vuurpijl_Poster_CompositorV1_1786389129406.jpg?v=1787245977","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/de-man-met-de-vuurpijl-cornelis-dusart","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}