$475.00
In our modern world, we see the sword as a symbol of barbaric might. To the subject of Jan Luyken’s The Sword Maker, violence is an afterthought. Take note of the quality of the blade, the balance, and, most importantly, the feeling in hand. The sword is not merely a tool for slashing and smiting – it’s the great leveler, carried for eons by the likes of soldiers and aristocrats and farmers.
The Sword 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.
“A sword, sharp and thin
Will deter and win”
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.
