{"product_id":"wolf-en-kraanvogel-abraham-bloteling","title":"Wolf en kraanvogel - Abraham Bloteling","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Abraham Bloteling depicting the Aesop fable of the wolf and the crane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Abraham Bloteling depicts a scene from Aesop's fables, specifically the narrative of the wolf and the crane. The composition captures the moment the crane reaches into the wolf's throat to remove a bone, a task performed in exchange for a reward that the wolf later refuses to grant. Bloteling, a Dutch engraver and etcher, demonstrates his technical proficiency through the varied line work used to define the texture of the wolf's fur, the crane's plumage, and the surrounding natural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe setting is a pastoral landscape, typical of the period's interest in moralising animal tales. The background features a pond with a swimming swan and foliage that recedes into the distance, providing a sense of depth. The figures are positioned in the foreground, creating a clear focus on the interaction between the two animals. The wolf appears in a seated, vulnerable posture, while the crane stands with its neck extended, illustrating the tension inherent in the fable. The use of cross-hatching and fine lines creates shadows and highlights, giving the figures a three-dimensional quality despite the monochrome medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloteling was known for his contributions to printmaking during the Dutch Golden Age, often working with mezzotint and etching techniques. His ability to render narrative clarity within a small format is evident here. The print reflects the broader European tradition of using animal fables to convey human virtues and vices, a popular subject for artists and collectors of the seventeenth century. This work remains a clear example of the period's graphic output, focusing on precise observation and the translation of literary themes into visual form.\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\/duinlandschap-bij-haarlem-carel-nicolaas-storm-van-s-gravesande\" 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;\"\u003eDuinlandschap bij Haarlem - Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande — Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/simon-of-cyrene-helps-christ-carry-the-cross-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;\"\u003eSimon of Cyrene Helps Christ Carry the Cross - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Abraham Blooteling","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491417952591,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491430633807,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491430666575,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58491430699343,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58491430732111,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58491430764879,"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":58491430797647,"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":58491430830415,"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":58491430863183,"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":58491430895951,"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":58491430928719,"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":58491430961487,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Wolf-en-kraanvogel_Poster_CompositorV1_1786379135590.jpg?v=1786922741","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/wolf-en-kraanvogel-abraham-bloteling","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}