{"product_id":"maria-met-christuskind-cornelis-ploos-van-amstel","title":"Maria met Christuskind - Cornelis Ploos van Amstel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined etching and aquatint by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel, depicting the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child within a decorative rose wreath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel depicts the Virgin Mary in prayer before the Christ Child. The composition is contained within a circular frame, which is surrounded by a decorative wreath of roses. The artist employs a sophisticated technique of etching and aquatint to mimic the appearance of a wash drawing, a method for which he gained recognition in the eighteenth century. The tonal variations create a soft, luminous effect around the figures, suggesting a divine light emanating from the child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePloos van Amstel was a Dutch printmaker and collector who sought to reproduce the qualities of original drawings through experimental printmaking processes. His work often involved multiple plates to achieve the subtle gradations of tone seen here. The floral border adds a decorative element common to the period, balancing the central religious subject with organic, rhythmic forms. The use of a warm, neutral paper tone provides a unified background that allows the white highlights to stand out, giving the image a sense of depth and tactile quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are rendered with a gentle grace, reflecting the aesthetic preferences of the mid-to-late eighteenth century. The Virgin is shown in a posture of quiet contemplation, her hands clasped, while the infant Christ lies before her. The circular format focuses the viewer's attention on the interaction between the two figures, while the surrounding rose wreath provides a structured, ornamental frame. This print demonstrates the technical skill of the artist in translating the nuances of ink and wash onto the printed page, resulting in a work that retains the character of a hand-drawn study.\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\/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\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/horses-laden-arriving-before-a-stone-building-johann-balzer\" 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;\"\u003eHorses, Laden, Arriving before a Stone Building - Johann Balzer — Johann Balzer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis Ploos van Amstel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58463823200591,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58463834014031,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58463834046799,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58463834079567,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58463834112335,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58463834145103,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58463834177871,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58463834210639,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58463834243407,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58463834276175,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58463834308943,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Maria-met-Christuskind_Poster_CompositorV1_1786267330692.jpg?v=1786575980","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/maria-met-christuskind-cornelis-ploos-van-amstel","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}