Holland Fine Arts

The Sail Maker by Jan Luyken | 17th Century Dutch Art

$425.00

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

In the 17th Century when Jan Luyken was active, the age of discovery was in full swing. Ships left harbor every day, rigged with bright and fresh topsails, bound for destinations unknown. To survive months and years at sea through the harshest conditions, their sails had to be well-made. The Sail Maker understands the importance of his work and attends to it with a singular focus.

The Sail 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 print 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 seated on the floor using a palm and needle to stitch together large sheets of canvas for a ship's sail, from a Dutch Golden Age print series by Jan Luyken, originally dated 1694.
Hand-colored engraving depicting a worker seated on the floor using a palm and needle to stitch together large sheets of canvas for a ship's sail, 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 sail broad and strong
Ships can sail all day long”

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.
  • The first 50 customers will receive a complimentary, fully decorated page from the front of the original 1694 book.
  • 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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