Holland Fine Arts

The Coin Maker Jan Luyken, 1694

$475.00

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

Minting a new coin was strenuous – to shape the metal, bend it, and finally engrave it. However, in the eyes of Jan Luyken’s The Coin Maker, there was nothing tedious about the work. Every piece gave him ample opportunity to demonstrate his mastery and the pride he takes in his craft. The details must be perfect, and so they were.

The Coin 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 minter striking a metal die with a heavy hammer to stamp a coin in a mint, from a Dutch Golden Age print series by Jan Luyken, originally dated 1694.
Hand-colored engraving depicting a minter striking a metal die with a heavy hammer to stamp a coin in a mint, 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

“Creating Coins, Silver, and Gold
For us to see and to behold”

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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