{"product_id":"davids-straf-abraham-de-bruyn","title":"Davids straf - Abraham de Bruyn","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed sixteenth-century engraving by Abraham de Bruyn depicting a biblical confrontation between a prophet and a king.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Abraham de Bruyn depicts a scene from the Old Testament, specifically referencing the Second Book of Kings. The composition captures the moment of confrontation between a prophet and a monarch. The prophet, positioned on the left, gestures with an authoritative finger while holding a book, his posture suggesting a stern delivery of divine judgement. Opposite him, the king sits upon an ornate throne, his expression one of surprise or defensive reaction. He holds a sceptre, and his attire is rendered with attention to the heavy, folded textiles characteristic of late sixteenth-century printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background features architectural elements, including a column and a glimpse of a distant figure, which provide a sense of spatial depth. The use of hatching and cross-hatching techniques creates volume in the figures and textures in the drapery. De Bruyn, a prolific engraver based in Antwerp, was known for his technical precision and his ability to translate complex narrative scenes into the medium of print. This work reflects the period's interest in biblical morality and the formal conventions of Mannerist art, where figures are often elongated and poses are calculated for dramatic effect. The inclusion of the Latin inscription at the base, '2 REGUM, CAP. XII, V. 1', anchors the image within its specific scriptural context, serving as a direct reference for the viewer to consult the source text. The print demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship common in the workshops of the Low Countries during this era, where such engravings were produced for both devotional and educational purposes.\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\/the-twelve-months-july-no-7-hans-sebald-beham\" 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 Twelve Months: July (No. 7) - Hans Sebald Beham — Hans Sebald Beham\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/virgin-and-child-with-a-monkey-hieronymus-wierix\" 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;\"\u003eVirgin and Child with a Monkey - Hieronymus Wierix — Hieronymus Wierix\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Abraham de Bruyn","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491714142543,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491723415887,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491723448655,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58491723481423,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58491723514191,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58491723546959,"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":58491723579727,"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":58491723612495,"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":58491723645263,"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":58491723678031,"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":58491723710799,"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":58491723743567,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Davids-straf_Poster_CompositorV1_1786387089615.jpg?v=1786929200","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/davids-straf-abraham-de-bruyn","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}