{"product_id":"vastenavond-cornelis-saftleven","title":"Vastenavond - Cornelis Saftleven","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lively carnival scene by Cornelis Saftleven, 'Vastenavond' captures the energy of pre-Lenten festivities in 17th-century Netherlands. Rendered in pen and brown ink with grey wash, the artwork shows figures dancing and celebrating under torchlight.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCornelis Saftleven (1607-1681) was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his genre scenes, portraits, and animal paintings. He worked in Rotterdam and Utrecht, developing a distinctive style characterised by its earthy tones and detailed depictions of peasant life and festive occasions. Saftleven's work often contains satirical or moralising elements, reflecting the social customs of his time. His drawings and paintings provide insight into the cultural practices of 17th-century Netherlands. 'Vastenavond' depicts a boisterous carnival scene, filled with figures celebrating the festivities before Lent. The composition is dynamic, with people dancing, drinking, and making merry under the light of torches and lanterns. The artist uses pen and brown ink with grey wash to create a lively atmosphere. The monochromatic palette adds a sense of historical distance, while the detailed rendering of the figures and their costumes brings the scene to life. A dog in the foreground adds a touch of realism to the composition.\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\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" 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;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis Saftleven","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57737030664527,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57737031221583,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57737031254351,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57737031287119,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57737031319887,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Vastenavond_Poster_CompositorV1_1779238927660.jpg?v=1779240757","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/vastenavond-cornelis-saftleven","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}