Holland Fine Arts

The Plummer Jan Luyken, 1694

$475.00

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

Germs and diseases spread with ease in 17th-century Amsterdam. The citizens believed this could be blamed on waste and sewage in the streets – and they were right. It seeped everywhere. Jan Luyken’s The Plummer did what was possible at the time to stave off the inescapable, pestilent filth, but it was a constant uphill battle. Because we all know what rolls downhill…

Framed hand-colored engraving depicting a plumber using bellows to heat a melting pot while an assistant climbs a ladder to work on a building exterior, from a Dutch Golden Age print series by Jan Luyken, originally dated 1694.
Hand-colored engraving depicting a plumber using bellows to heat a melting pot while an assistant climbs a ladder to work on a building exterior, 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

“The plumber keeps us dry to obtain
Protection from the rain”

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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