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Premium Framed Print : The Vision of the Sunday Child, 1660. Creator: Cornelis Saftleven
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The Vision of the Sunday Child, 1660. Creator: Cornelis Saftleven
The Vision of the Sunday Child, 1660
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14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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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The Vision of the Sunday Child,
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a captivating oil on wood painting by Cornelis Saftleven from the 17th century, presents a striking and enigmatic scene. Set against a backdrop of a dark, baroque landscape, the painting depicts a group of people gathered around a figure on stilts, who holds a monkey on a tightrope. The figure, dressed as a magician or a performer, appears to be in the midst of a performance, as evidenced by the curious and awestruck expressions on the faces of the onlookers. However, the true focus of the painting is the apparition in the sky above. A dragon-like creature, with the body of a mammal and the head of a rodent, hovers ominously in the night sky. Its eyes gleam with an otherworldly light, and its wings are spread wide, casting long, dark shadows over the landscape below. The creature's presence seems to have brought a sense of unease and foreboding to the scene, as if heralding an impending apocalypse or the end of times. The painting, which is now housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst (National Gallery of Denmark), is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the Low Countries during the Baroque era. With its intricate details, vivid colors, and mythological elements, "The Vision of the Sunday Child" continues to captivate and intrigue viewers, inviting them to ponder the meaning behind the enigmatic figure on the stilts and the ominous apparition in the sky. Whether seen as a warning of impending doom or a celebration of the power of performance, this painting remains a fascinating and enduring work of art from the 17th century.
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