{"product_id":"amor-geknield-bij-een-symbolisch-hart-jan-van-vianen","title":"Amor geknield bij een symbolisch hart - Jan van Vianen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seventeenth-century Dutch etching by Jan van Vianen depicting Cupid kneeling before an alchemical vessel, from the 'Emblemes d'Amour' series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Jan van Vianen originates from the series 'Emblemes d'Amour', a collection of allegorical prints popular in the late seventeenth century. The composition features a kneeling Cupid, the classical personification of love, positioned before an alchemical apparatus. This device, resembling a distillation vessel, emits a flame, suggesting the transformative power of affection. The scene is set within a sparse, open environment, typical of the period's preference for clear, didactic visual narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan Vianen employs precise line work to define the contours of the figure and the mechanical elements of the still. The background remains relatively simple, allowing the viewer to focus on the symbolic interaction between the mythological figure and the object. The inclusion of a small, rocky outcrop and a distant tree provides a sense of scale and spatial depth, while the foreground is anchored by botanical details. The print is marked with the header '44. Emblemes d'Amour' and the signature 'L 4' at the base, identifying its place within the broader publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmblem books were a common literary and visual format in the Dutch Golden Age, combining images with moralising or philosophical text to convey complex ideas about human nature. This work reflects the era's fascination with the intersection of classical mythology and scientific curiosity. The print demonstrates the technical skill of Van Vianen, a Dutch engraver known for his contributions to various illustrated volumes. The monochromatic palette and clean lines make this an example of late seventeenth-century printmaking, where clarity of form was essential for the dissemination of intellectual concepts. It remains a representative piece of the period's allegorical tradition, capturing the intersection of romantic sentiment and the era's interest in natural philosophy.\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=\"\/products\/embleem-regen-christoph-weigel\" 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;\"\u003eEmbleem: regen by Christoph Weigel\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/owl-in-a-wide-landscape-arnold-houbraken\" 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;\"\u003eOwl in a Wide Landscape by Arnold Houbraken\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan van Vianen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59095335960911,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59095374856527,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59095374889295,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59095374922063,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59095374954831,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59095374987599,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59095375020367,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59095375053135,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59095375085903,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59095375118671,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59095375151439,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59095375184207,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Amor-geknield-bij-een-symbolisch-hart_Poster_CompositorV1_1791803591357.jpg?v=1791803877","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/amor-geknield-bij-een-symbolisch-hart-jan-van-vianen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}