Frederik Bloemaert (1610–1669)
“Young Farmer with Basket” (“Jonge
boer met mand”), c.1650 (1635–1669)
Technical Details & Condition:
Engraving on fine laid paper featuring a
Foolscap watermark. The sheet has been trimmed with a narrow margin around the
image borderline and professionally supported on tissue-thin archival (Kozo)
washi paper.
This print is based on a drawing by the
artist’s father, Abraham Bloemaert (1564–1651). It is plate 21 from the
series of 30 engravings (“The Little Figures” / “De Kleine Figuren”),
catalogued as Roethlisberger 322–350.
The impression is strong, crisp, and
well-printed, showing no signs of wear to the printing plate. The sheet is in excellent
condition, free of tears, holes, folds, abrasions, or significant stains.
Dimensions:
• Sheet: 12.5 x 8 cm
• Image Borderline: 12.2 x 7.7 cm
In-Plate Numbering:
• Lower right: “21”
References:
• Roethlisberger 341 (Marcel G.
Roethlisberger, “Abraham Bloemaert and His Sons: Paintings and Prints”, vol. 1,
1993, Davaco, Doornspuk, p. 241, cat. no. 341)
• Hollstein Dutch 157 (FWH Hollstein, “Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings
and woodcuts ca. 1450-1700: Berckheyde–Bodding”, vol. 2, 1950, Amsterdam, Menno
Hertzberger, p. 87, cat. nos. 156–185)
• Rijksmuseum: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200160138
Price & Shipping:
AU$239 (approximately US$171.25
/ €145.74 / £126.74), including worldwide express shipping. Import duties (if
any) are the buyer’s responsibility.
If you’re interested in acquiring this
remarkably fine engraving of a curly-haired young farmer holding a basket and a
staff—note how the artist insightfully used just enough shadow to “anchor” him,
while avoiding a longer cast shadow that might distract from the focus on the
young man—please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I will
be happy to provide a PayPal invoice for a smooth and secure transaction.
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