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A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
David with the Head of Goliath - Wallerant Vaillant
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$29.00 USD
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$29.00 USD
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Archival giclée
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Description
A dramatic mezzotint by Wallerant Vaillant depicting David's triumph over Goliath. This powerful image, with its subtle gradations of tone, captures a pivotal moment from the Old Testament.
Wallerant Vaillant's dramatic mezzotint, 'David with the Head of Goliath', captures a pivotal moment from the Old Testament. The young David, having slain the giant Goliath, stands triumphant, holding the severed head as a symbol of his victory and faith. Vaillant, a master of the mezzotint technique, uses subtle gradations of tone to create a powerful and emotive image. The play of light and shadow accentuates the drama of the scene, highlighting David's youthful strength and the grim reality of Goliath's defeat. The composition, with its focus on the figures and minimal background, draws the viewer into the heart of the narrative. This print, with its historical and religious significance, makes a striking addition to any collection. Its monochrome palette and classical subject matter lend a timeless elegance, suitable for display in a study, living room, or hallway. The image serves as a reminder of courage, faith, and the triumph of good over evil, rendered with the technical brilliance of a Baroque master.
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Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
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David with the Head of Goliath - Wallerant Vaillant
Regular price
From $29.00 USD
Sale price
From $29.00 USD
Regular price
Fine Art Poster / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / -
Artist Biography
Wallerant Vaillant
Vaillant pioneered the mezzotint alongside Prince Rupert of the Rhine. He produced over two hundred mezzotint sheets from the mid-1660s, making him one of the earliest and most prolific practitioners of a technique that would dominate reproductive printmaking for the next two centuries.
He was born in Lille in 1623, the eldest of five brothers who all became painters. He trained under Erasmus Quellinus II in Antwerp and worked as a portraitist in Amsterdam, with extended stays in Paris from 1659 to 1664. He is remembered today primarily as a printmaker rather than a painter. He died in Amsterdam in 1677.
He was born in Lille in 1623, the eldest of five brothers who all became painters. He trained under Erasmus Quellinus II in Antwerp and worked as a portraitist in Amsterdam, with extended stays in Paris from 1659 to 1664. He is remembered today primarily as a printmaker rather than a painter. He died in Amsterdam in 1677.
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
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- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Every piece is printed to order. These are the five finishes, and what makes each one different.
Fine Art Framed
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The same fine art print in a solid wood frame with UV-protective acrylic glaze and rigid backing. Five frame colours. Arrives ready to hang.
Premium Box Frame
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A deeper solid wood frame: 33mm deep with a 20mm face and Perspex glaze. The print sits unmounted for a clean gallery presentation. Black, white or natural.
Canvas
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Hand-stretched canvas with neat gallery-wrapped edges, giving the artwork surface texture and depth. Arrives ready to hang.
Framed Canvas
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Stretched canvas set in a floating wood frame, our most substantial finish. Arrives ready to hang.
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Artist Biography
Wallerant Vaillant
Vaillant pioneered the mezzotint alongside Prince Rupert of the Rhine. He produced over two hundred mezzotint sheets from the mid-1660s, making him one of the earliest and most prolific practitioners of a technique that would dominate reproductive printmaking for the next two centuries.
He was born in Lille in 1623, the eldest of five brothers who all became painters. He trained under Erasmus Quellinus II in Antwerp and worked as a portraitist in Amsterdam, with extended stays in Paris from 1659 to 1664. He is remembered today primarily as a printmaker rather than a painter. He died in Amsterdam in 1677.
He was born in Lille in 1623, the eldest of five brothers who all became painters. He trained under Erasmus Quellinus II in Antwerp and worked as a portraitist in Amsterdam, with extended stays in Paris from 1659 to 1664. He is remembered today primarily as a printmaker rather than a painter. He died in Amsterdam in 1677.
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