Prints and Principles

Most of the recent posts give details about individual prints and earlier posts discuss some of the subtle principles guiding artists in making images meaningful and memorable. For prints that are unsold, click "Items still available for sale" below. All other prints are no longer available. My contact email is oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com and my Instagram username is @printsandprinciples. I have created a separate blog to show my own work: https://printsandprinciplesjamesbrown.blogspot.com

Saturday, 7 March 2026

Abraham Genoels, “Small Flock of Sheep”, c. 1685

Abraham Genoels (also known as Archimedes and A.G. Genoel) (1640–1723)

“Small Flock of Sheep” (TIB title) also known as “Landscape with a Castle,” circa 1685 (1675–1691 [BM])

Technical Details & Condition:

Etching on heavy laid paper, trimmed along the platemark. This is the third plate from a series of six landscape etchings (TIB 35–40), published in Paris by Adam François van der Meulen (also known as Adam Frans van der Meulen and Adam François Vandermeulen) (1632–1690) with royal privilege from Louis XIV, King of France. This is a second state impression (of IV), with the address of Van der Meulen.

The impression is crisp and well-printed. The sheet bears brown ink notations by an early hand on the verso and may be partially backed, as the paper appears uneven in thickness, and firm. Otherwise, the sheet is in good condition, free of tears, holes, folds, abrasions, or significant stains.

Dimensions:

Sheet: 13.1 x 16.6 cm
Image borderline: 12.6 x 16.2 cm

Plate Lettering:

Below the image borderline: (left) “A. Genoels, fe.”, (right) “V. Meulen, ex. Cum priuil. Reg.”

References:

TIB 5.37 (Walter L Strauss [ed.], “The Illustrated Bartsch: Netherlandish Artists”, vol. 5, 1979, New York, Abaris Books, p. 326, cat. no. 37)
Hollstein Dutch 37-2(4) (F.W.H. Hollstein, “Dutch and Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts ca. 1450–1700: FOUCEEL–GOLE,” vol. 7, 1949, Amsterdam, Menno Hertzberger, p. 98, cat. nos. 33–38)
Rijksmuseum: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200196224
British Museum: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_Sheepshanks-2719

Price & Shipping:

AU$326 (approximately US$229.27 / €197.29 / £170.92), including worldwide express shipping. Please note that import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you’re interested in acquiring this lifetime impression—a small, delicate etching with intriguing historical context—note that Abraham Genoels’ nickname (or “bent name” as called by the Bentvueghels, the artist group of which he was a member) was “Archimedes,” due to his skill in geometry and perspective, which is showcased in this print.

Please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I am happy to provide a secure PayPal invoice for a seamless purchase.

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