{"product_id":"may-maius-jan-van-de-velde-ii","title":"May (Maius) - Jan van de Velde II","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Jan van de Velde II, depicting a serene rural scene for the month of May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled May (Maius), forms part of a series depicting the twelve months of the year. Jan van de Velde II, a master of the Dutch Golden Age, employs a sophisticated combination of etching and engraving to capture the atmosphere of early summer. The composition presents a rural scene, featuring a fortified manor house positioned near a calm body of water. Figures in period attire gather in the foreground, while small boats navigate the stream, suggesting a leisurely pace of life associated with the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist demonstrates technical precision in the rendering of foliage and architectural textures. The heavy, gnarled tree on the left provides a framing device that draws the eye toward the central structure. Van de Velde uses varied line weights to create depth, from the fine hatching in the sky to the bolder strokes defining the foreground vegetation. The inclusion of the zodiac symbol for Gemini at the top centre, along with the Latin inscription at the base, aligns the work with traditional allegorical representations of the calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan de Velde was known for his contributions to the development of the Dutch printmaking tradition. His work often reflects the interest in local topography and daily life that defined the period. This print provides a glimpse into the aesthetic values of the seventeenth-century Netherlands, where the observation of nature and the structure of the seasons were common themes for artists and collectors alike. The balance between the human figures and the surrounding environment creates a sense of harmony, typical of the period's approach to rural subjects. This fine art print captures the original detail and tonal range of the copperplate, offering a clear view of the artist's mark-making and compositional strategy.\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\/blue-folder-with-sketchbook-fragments-and-documents-jan-veth\" 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;\"\u003eBlue Folder with Sketchbook Fragments and Documents - Jan Veth — Jan Veth\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/tekenaar-voor-boerderij-cornelis-ploos-van-amstel\" 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;\"\u003eTekenaar voor boerderij - Cornelis Ploos van Amstel — Cornelis Ploos van Amstel\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan van de Velde II","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58463998804303,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58463998869839,"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":58463998968143,"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":58463999000911,"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":58463999066447,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/May-Maius-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786269755210.jpg?v=1786578568","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/may-maius-jan-van-de-velde-ii","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}