Poster Print : Servants of the Duke of Aumale attempt to shoo away the rats in his coffin, 1591
Poster Prints from Liszt Collection
Servants of the Duke of Aumale attempt to shoo away the rats in his coffin, 1591
Servants of the Duke of Aumale attempt to shoo away the rats in his coffin, 1591, Jan Luyken, Pieter van der Aa (I), 1698
Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy
Media ID 12720511
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1698 Coffin Duke Jan Luyken Pieter Van Der Aa Rats Rodents Servants Aumale Scare
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the intrigue and mystery of history with our Media Storehouse Poster Print of "Servants of the Duke of Aumale Attempt to Shoo Away the Rats in His Coffin, 1591." This captivating artwork, taken from the Liszt Collection, was originally created by Jan Luyken and Pieter van der Aa in 1698. Witness the intense scene of the Duke's servants valiantly trying to keep rats at bay from their master's resting place, a chilling reminder of the passage of time and the impermanence of earthly power. Bring this richly detailed and thought-provoking piece into your home or office to spark conversation and add a touch of history to your 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 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, titled "Servants of the Duke of Aumale attempt to shoo away the rats in his coffin, 1591" we are transported back in time to witness a bizarre and macabre scene. The image captures a moment filled with both fear and desperation as servants of the Duke of Aumale frantically try to scare away an infestation of rats that have invaded their master's final resting place. The composition is hauntingly beautiful, with dim lighting casting eerie shadows on the ornate coffin while highlighting the terrified expressions on the servants' faces. The attention to detail by Jan Luyken and Pieter van der Aa (I) is remarkable, allowing us to almost hear their shouts and feel their panic as they wave brooms and torches in a desperate attempt to rid themselves of these unwelcome intruders. This extraordinary snapshot offers a unique glimpse into historical practices surrounding death rituals during that period. It raises questions about superstitions or beliefs associated with rodents and their connection to mortality. Moreover, it serves as a reminder that even those who held positions of power were not immune to nature's relentless forces. Quint Lox has expertly captured this intriguing moment through his careful selection from the vast Liszt Collection. This thought-provoking photograph invites viewers to reflect on our own fears, mortality, and how we confront unexpected challenges when faced with adversity.
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