Holland Fine Arts

The Seaman by Jan Luyken | 17th Century Dutch Art

$425.00

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

In the old world, few ever traveled far from where they were born. If you wanted to see what was out there, one of the ways was by becoming a soldier or a sailor. Jan Luyken’s The Seaman recently returned from a voyage to the Dutch Indies. Now, he directs the unloading of cargo from his ship. Spices, trinkets, or fine textiles – what was brought back for us to marvel at?

Framed hand-colored engraving depicting a sailor steering a vessel through the sea with tall rigging and masts in the background, from a Dutch Golden Age print series by Jan Luyken, originally dated 1694.
Hand-colored engraving depicting a sailor steering a vessel through the sea with tall rigging and masts in the background, 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 seaman travels on the barren seas
Brings us gifts and his memories”

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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