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Fine Art Print : Fishing for Souls, 1614, by Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne (c
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Fishing for Souls, 1614, by Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne (c
Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne (c. 1589-1662). Dutch painter. Fishing for Souls, 1614. Detail. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland
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1614 Adriaen Allegoric Allegory Amsterdam Baroque Dispute Holland Netherlands Protestant Revolt Rijksmuseum Satire Satirical Soul Souls Struggle Venne Pietersz Southerners
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating beauty and intrigue of Old Master art with our exquisite range of Fine Art Prints, featuring the mesmerizing work of Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne. In this masterpiece, "Fishing for Souls," created in 1614, the Dutch painter invites us into a fantastical world where angler-like figures attempt to reel in souls from the depths of a mystical pool. Van de Venne's masterful use of light and shadow, combined with his intricate detail, brings this otherworldly scene to life. Each print is meticulously reproduced from the original at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Bring the timeless allure of Old Master art into your home or office with our Fine Art Prints.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
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painted by Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne in 1614, is a captivating and intricately detailed masterpiece housed in the Rijksmuseum of Amsterdam, Holland. This Baroque painting, a prime example of Dutch art during the 17th century, is an allegorical representation of the religious and political tensions that gripped Europe during this period. At the heart of the scene, a boat filled with Catholic Northerners, represented by men wearing hats with northern crowns, is engaged in a fierce struggle with a group of Protestant Southerners, symbolized by men wearing southern hats. The Catholics are attempting to pull a net filled with souls towards their boat, while the Protestants, determined to save these souls, resist with all their might. The allegorical significance of the painting is multi-layered. The dispute over the souls represents the ongoing religious conflict between the Catholic and Protestant factions, with the Catholics attempting to reel in the souls for their own salvation and the Protestants fighting to ensure they are saved through their faith. The river in the background symbolizes the passage of time, as well as the flow of history, carrying the struggle forward. The painting is also a satire of the Catholic Church's perceived greed and obsession with acquiring souls, as well as a commentary on the ongoing religious and political strife that plagued Europe during this period. The intricate details, such as the individual expressions on the faces of the figures and the textured water, bring the scene to life and add depth to the allegorical meaning. Overall, "Fishing for Souls" is a powerful and thought-provoking work of art that continues to resonate with viewers today.
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