Holland Fine Arts

The Barrel Maker Jan Luyken, 1694

$475.00

Own an authentic and hand-colored copy of this historic art piece

Barrels have largely receded into the background of our modern world, but in 17th-century Holland, they were used for practically everything. Jan Luyken’s The Barrel Maker was a tradesman whose skills were constantly in demand, whether for aging fine beer, wine, or spirits, or transporting grains or salted meats thousands of miles on a ship.

The Barrel Maker is a single part of Jan Luyken’s sprawling masterwork, The Mirror of Human Activities (Spiegel van het Menselyk Bedryf). Here, the engraving has been reproduced in all its splendor as a limited edition piece for you to display proudly in your home or office. In painstakingly recreating this vision from the Golden Age of Dutch fine art, we used only the finest materials and historically accurate techniques.

Framed hand-colored engraving depicting a cooper hammering metal hoops onto a wooden barrel to secure the staves, from a Dutch Golden Age print series by Jan Luyken, originally dated 1694.
Hand-colored engraving depicting a cooper hammering metal hoops onto a wooden barrel to secure the staves, from a Dutch Golden Age print series by Jan Luyken, originally dated 1694.
Back of a black-framed artwork with hanging wire, hardware, and a certificate of authenticity attached to the backing

“A barrel holds food and wine
It keeps us well and mused”

Our fine art etchings use exclusive handmade paper crafted using techniques dating back to the 14th Century, passed down through generations by Indian artisans. Dried in the sun, this paper is a timeless, creative alternative to ordinary paper.

  • Each edition comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity.
  • All editions will be available hand-colored by a Dutch colorist in the traditional style of the Golden Age period.
  • All editions will be elegantly museum-framed, measuring 16×20 inches, and matted with acid-free boards. Our framing is exceptional. You will receive your print with brass plates for descriptions.

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