{"product_id":"boerengezin-jacob-gole","title":"Boerengezin - Jacob Gole","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed mezzotint by Jacob Gole capturing a quiet domestic moment in a Dutch peasant household.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mezzotint by Jacob Gole depicts a domestic scene within a modest Dutch interior. The composition focuses on a peasant family, with a woman seated in a wooden chair tending to an infant, while a man stands nearby, observing the scene. The work captures the quiet, everyday life often explored by artists of the Dutch Golden Age, who frequently turned their attention to the lives of common people rather than exclusively religious or aristocratic subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGole, a skilled engraver and print publisher based in Amsterdam, utilised the mezzotint technique to achieve a soft, tonal quality. This method allows for subtle gradations of light and shadow, which are evident in the way the light falls across the figures and the simple furniture of the room. The dark, atmospheric background contrasts with the illuminated figures, drawing the eye to the interaction between the mother and child. The man, leaning slightly forward, provides a sense of presence and connection to the central activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is sparsely furnished, containing only the essentials: a small stool, a pot, and a wooden cupboard. These details provide context for the social standing of the subjects, reflecting the reality of rural life during the period. The artist avoids idealisation, choosing instead to present a direct observation of a domestic moment. The print demonstrates the technical proficiency required for mezzotint, where the artist works from dark to light by roughening the plate and then smoothing areas to create highlights. This approach results in a velvety texture that defines the clothing and the shadows within the room. As a piece of historical documentation, the print offers a glimpse into the social and material culture of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries in the Netherlands.\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\/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=\"\/products\/the-widow-pavel-fedotov\" 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;\"\u003eThe Widow - Pavel Fedotov — Pavel Fedotov\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jacob Gole","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455010410831,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455029547343,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455029580111,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58455029612879,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58455029645647,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58455029678415,"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":58455029711183,"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":58455029743951,"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":58455029776719,"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":58455029809487,"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":58455029842255,"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":58455029875023,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Boerengezin_Poster_CompositorV1_1786241255597.jpg?v=1786484023","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/boerengezin-jacob-gole","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}