Holland Fine Arts

The Brewer Jan Luyken, 1694

$475.00

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

Depicted here by Jan Luyken, The Brewer pours liquid into a barrel where it will sit for weeks or months. In the darkness, it ferments and changes and grows another dimension. It seems like alchemy – or even magic – but no, just a time-honored tradition. The actual magic happens when it’s poured into a stein, and strangers go, “Cheers!”

The Brewer 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 worker pouring brew into wooden barrels, from a Dutch Golden Age print series by Jan Luyken, originally dated 1694.
Hand-colored engraving depicting a worker pouring brew into wooden barrels, 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

“Beer in a barrel for a while
Provides pleasure with a smile”

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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