{"product_id":"lucius-two-pike-on-a-riverbank-albert-flamen","title":"Lucius (Two Pike on a Riverbank) - Albert Flamen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Albert Flamen depicting two pike on a riverbank, showcasing the artist's precision in natural history illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Albert Flamen depicts two pike resting upon a riverbank. Flamen, a Flemish artist active in Paris during the seventeenth century, produced a significant body of work focused on aquatic life. His prints often appeared in series dedicated to fish, birds, and other fauna, reflecting the period's interest in natural history and the systematic classification of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition presents the fish with clinical precision. The primary pike lies horizontally, its mouth agape to reveal sharp teeth, while the second fish is positioned partially beneath it. The artist uses fine, cross-hatched lines to render the texture of the scales and the anatomy of the fins. The background is sparse, featuring only a few tufts of reeds and a suggestion of the water's edge, which keeps the focus entirely on the specimens. The inclusion of the Latin name 'Lucius' and the French 'Le Brochet' at the base of the print indicates its function as a reference plate for collectors or students of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlamen's technique demonstrates the capabilities of the etching medium to capture biological detail. By varying the density of his lines, he creates a sense of volume and shadow that gives the fish a tangible presence. The work avoids unnecessary ornamentation, prioritising the accurate representation of the subject matter. This print offers a glimpse into the seventeenth-century approach to documenting the natural environment, where scientific observation met artistic skill. It is a quiet, observational piece that rewards close inspection of the line work and the anatomical rendering of the subjects.\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\/drie-karpers-op-een-rivieroever-jacques-van-merlen\" 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;\"\u003eDrie karpers op een rivieroever - Jacques van Merlen by Jacob van Merlen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dolfijn-in-een-visnet-jacques-van-merlen\" 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;\"\u003eDolfijn in een visnet by Jacques van Merlen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/albert-flamen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAlbert Flamen artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Albert Flamen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59463139688783,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59463172391247,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59463172424015,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59463172456783,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59463172489551,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59463172522319,"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":59463172555087,"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":59463172587855,"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":59463172620623,"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":59463172653391,"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":59463172686159,"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":59463172718927,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Lucius-Two-Pike-on-a-Riverbank-_Poster_CompositorV1_1792129047723.jpg?v=1794366492","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/lucius-two-pike-on-a-riverbank-albert-flamen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}