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Framed Print : Allegory of human nature, print maker: Jan Saenredam, Cornelis Ketel, Petrus Hogerbeets
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Allegory of human nature, print maker: Jan Saenredam, Cornelis Ketel, Petrus Hogerbeets
Allegory of human nature, print maker: Jan Saenredam, Cornelis Ketel, Petrus Hogerbeets, 1610 - 1648
Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy
Media ID 12734753
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Allegory Apollo Beasts Prey Bites Borne Cartouche Chair Coffin Eternity Evil Frame Good Hangs Human Inscription Jan Saenredam Knee Latin Leans Lies Lion Moon Mouse Naked Naked Man Obelisks Ornamental Personification Predatory Animals Rope Shape Show Sits Skull Snake Spoon Stabbed Symbol Tail Wrong Awakened Breath Feeds Fertility Gnaws Good Life Kindness Licks Mors
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Experience the captivating depth and intrigue of the "Allegory of Human Nature" print, a masterpiece from the Liszt Collection. This exquisite work, created by Jan Saenredam, Cornelis Ketel, and Petrus Hogerbeets between 1610 and 1648, offers a thought-provoking exploration of human nature. Each intricate detail, from the expressive figures to the symbolic elements, comes alive in our Media Storehouse Framed Prints. Embrace the timeless beauty and historical significance of this remarkable artwork in your home or office space.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.2cm x 24.4cm (6.8" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Allegory of Human Nature" transports us to a realm where symbolism intertwines with the complexities of human existence. Created by esteemed artists Jan Saenredam, Cornelis Ketel, and Petrus Hogerbeets between 1610 and 1648, this masterpiece delves into the duality of good and evil that resides within each individual. At first glance, we are drawn to a scene where predatory animals prey upon one another while a celestial lion basks under the watchful gaze of the moon and sun. In the center sits a figure representing kindness in a chair, tragically stabbed through his naked form. A man leans on his knee nearby as he contemplates mortality, accompanied by a skull and snake biting its own tail—a symbol of eternity. The image is further enriched by various elements: an inscription reading "mors oblivio" (death forgetfulness), obelisks denoting fertility within an ornamental frame, and a woman breastfeeding her child while being licked by a lion as a dog gnaws at their feet. These intricate details reveal both life's fragility and its potential for growth. As we explore this allegorical representation, it becomes evident that Apollo breathes life into humanity while simultaneously nurturing it through acts of kindness. The Latin cartouche reminds us that this artwork serves as an embodiment of human nature itself—an exploration into our deepest desires, fears, struggles, and triumphs. Quint Lox's photograph captures every nuance
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