Poster Print : Housing Poor wide road Italian buildings side

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Housing Poor wide road Italian buildings side

Housing the Poor. A wide road with Italian buildings on either side. Several young men with feathered hats point groups of beggars to a house on the right side of the road where they can get shelter. Joost Cornelisz. Droochsloot, 1647, canvas, oil paint (paint), support: h 100.3 cm × w 140 cm d 6.5 cm

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Media ID 19561853

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1647 Beggars Housing Poor Right Side Road Side Support Droochsloot Oil Paint

A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print

Step into the heart of Italy with our captivating Housing the Poor poster print from the Liszt Collection. This evocative image transports you to a time when life moved at a slower pace, as a wide Italian road unfolds before you. The charming buildings on either side are a testament to the rich history and culture of the region, while several young men in feathered hats direct the way for groups of beggars towards a humble abode on the right. This beautiful poster print is a timeless addition to any home or office, inviting you to reflect on the simple pleasures of life and the interconnectedness of humanity.

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 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 from the Liszt Collection, we are transported back to 17th century Italy, where a scene of compassion and hope unfolds. The image showcases a wide road lined with charming Italian buildings on both sides. It is evident that poverty plagues the streets as groups of beggars gather along the path. Amidst this destitution, several young men wearing distinctive feathered hats step forward as beacons of assistance. With empathy in their eyes and gestures of guidance, they point these vulnerable individuals towards a house on the right side of the road. This humble abode offers them shelter and respite from their hardships. The artist behind this thought-provoking piece is Joost Cornelisz. Droochsloot, who masterfully captures the essence of societal inequality during his time. Through his skilled use of oil paint on canvas, he brings to life not only the physical surroundings but also the emotions that permeate this scene. This print serves as a poignant reminder that even in times when resources may be scarce, acts of kindness can still prevail. It prompts us to reflect upon our own role in addressing homelessness and poverty within our communities today. Let it inspire us to extend a helping hand to those less fortunate and work towards creating a more equitable society for all.

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