Poster Print : Armed Spaniards watching wild people from rocks, ca. 1600, print maker: Jan Luyken
Poster Prints from Liszt Collection
Armed Spaniards watching wild people from rocks, ca. 1600, print maker: Jan Luyken
Armed Spaniards watching wild people from rocks, ca. 1600, print maker: Jan Luyken, Pieter van der Aa I, 1698
Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy
Media ID 12720631
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1698 Armed Expedition Jan Luyken People Pieter Van Der Aa Rocks Spaniards Watching Aborigines
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Poster Print of 'Armed Spaniards Watching Wild People from Rocks' by Jan Luyken. This captivating 17th-century masterpiece, taken from the Liszt Collection, showcases the intrigue and exploration of the New World as depicted by Dutch engraver Jan Luyken. The image of Armed Spaniards observing wild people from the safety of rocks is a testament to the cultural clash and fascination that marked the early colonial era. Bring this historical work of art into your home or office to add depth, character, and a touch of the past to any space.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 40.1cm (23.4" x 15.8")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print titled "Armed Spaniards watching wild people from rocks, ca. 1600" we are transported back to a time of exploration and discovery. The image, masterfully created by Jan Luyken and Pieter van der Aa in 1698, captures a moment of encounter between two vastly different cultures. Perched on rocky terrain, armed Spaniards gaze down upon a group of wild people below. This scene speaks volumes about the power dynamics and colonial mindset prevalent during the era of primitive races peoples' encounters with European explorers. The composition evokes a sense of curiosity mixed with apprehension as both parties observe one another from their respective vantage points. The indigenous aborigines appear untouched by modern civilization, living harmoniously within their natural surroundings. Jan Luyken's attention to detail brings this historical event to life; every facial expression and gesture tells its own story. Through his artistry, he invites us to reflect on the complexities surrounding these early interactions between civilizations. As we contemplate this thought-provoking image captured by Quint Lox for the Liszt Collection, it serves as a reminder that history is not just black and white but rather an intricate tapestry woven together by countless perspectives and experiences.
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