Poster Print : A Young Woman Warming her Hands over a Brazier: Allegory of
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A Young Woman Warming her Hands over a Brazier: Allegory of
Cesar Boetius van Everdingen (1617-1678). Dutch painter. A Young Woman Warming her Hands over a Brazier: Allegory of Winter, c. 1644-1648. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland
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1644 1648 Allegorical Allegory Amsterdam Attired Baroque Brazier Cesar Coal Cold Dish Dressed Glowing Hands Holland Netherlandish Netherlands Richly Rijksmuseum Season Warm Warming Boetius Everdingen
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bask in the timeless beauty of Dutch painter Cesar Boetius van Everdingen's "A Young Woman Warming her Hands over a Brazier: Allegory of Winter." This exquisite poster print, sourced from the esteemed Mary Evans Prints Online, brings the captivating artwork from the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam straight to your home. The image of a young woman in a flowing robe, lost in thought as she warms her hands over a brazier, is an allegory of the passage of time and the arrival of winter. Add this stunning piece to your wall for an instant boost of artistry and inspiration.
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 42cm x 53cm (16.5" x 20.9")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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.
A Young Woman Warming her Hands over a Brazier - Allegory of Winter
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a captivating painting by the Dutch Baroque artist Cesar Boetius van Everdingen, created around 1644-1648. This masterpiece is currently housed in the prestigious Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Holland. The painting depicts a young woman, attired in richly dressed clothes, standing near a brazier, her face turned towards the glowing coal. The scene is an allegory of winter, with the woman representing the season. The cold, harsh weather is symbolized by the barren trees and the wintry landscape in the background. The young woman's expression is one of contentment, as she warms her hands over the brazier. Her dress, which is adorned with intricate patterns and folds, adds to the opulence of the painting. The dish on the table beside her suggests the simple pleasures of home and hearth, providing a sense of comfort and warmth in the midst of the cold winter. Boetius van Everdingen's use of light and shadow in this painting is remarkable. The warm glow of the brazier contrasts with the cold, dark landscape outside, creating a striking visual effect. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the textures of the woman's clothes and the intricacies of the brazier. This painting is a prime example of the Baroque style, with its emphasis on drama, emotion, and the use of light and shadow. It is a testament to the artistic talent of Cesar Boetius van Everdingen and the rich cultural heritage of the Netherlands during the 17th century. The Rijksmuseum's acquisition of this painting is a significant addition to its European art collection, showcasing the beauty and complexity of the Baroque period.
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