Sailors in a Horrid Barbarian Country Kill Camels with Muskets to Relieve their Hunger, plate 28 Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium Of Hunting Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish engraved by Jan Collaert 1566-1628 published by Phillipus Gallaeus of Amsterdam
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About Reproduction
Discover the allure of art with our faithful reproduction of "Sailors in a Horrid Barbarian Country Kill Camels with Muskets to Relieve their Hunger, plate 28 Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium Of Hunting Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish engraved by Jan Collaert 1566-1628 published by Phillipus Gallaeus of Amsterdam", originally brought to life by the talented Giovanni Stradano. Unlike posters or prints, our hand-painted oil painting breathes an unique sense of depth and texture into your space. Every detail, every stroke, and every texture is meticulously recreated, paying the perfect homage to Giovanni Stradano and his artistic vision.
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Painting Description
"Sailors in a Horrid Barbarian Country Kill Camels with Muskets to Relieve their Hunger" is a historical engraving that serves as plate 28 in the series "Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium" (Of Hunting Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), which depicts various hunting scenes from around the world. This particular plate was engraved by Jan Collaert (1566–1628), a prominent Flemish engraver of the late 16th and early 17th centuries, and was published by Phillipus Gallaeus (Philips Galle) in Amsterdam.
The series was designed by Giovanni Stradano (also known as Jan van der Straet), an Italian artist of Flemish origin who was active during the Renaissance period. Stradano's works often reflected his interest in exotic and foreign themes, which was a popular trend among European artists and audiences of the time. The "Venationes" series, created in the late 16th century, is a notable example of this fascination with the wider world and its diverse customs, wildlife, and landscapes.
The engraving "Sailors in a Horrid Barbarian Country Kill Camels with Muskets to Relieve their Hunger" illustrates a dramatic scene where European sailors, presumably shipwrecked or exploring in a distant land, are depicted hunting camels with muskets as a means of survival. The term "horrid barbarian country" reflects the Eurocentric view of the time, where lands outside of Europe were often described in terms that emphasized their perceived savagery or strangeness to European sensibilities.
This work is significant not only for its artistic merit but also for its historical value, providing insight into the European imagination and attitudes towards the non-European world during the Age of Discovery. The engraving is a testament to the era's intricate craftsmanship and the exchange of cultural imagery that occurred as a result of exploration and colonization.
As an important piece of Renaissance printmaking, "Sailors in a Horrid Barbarian Country Kill Camels with Muskets to Relieve their Hunger" continues to be studied by art historians and scholars interested in the period's representations of cross-cultural encounters and the natural world.
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Lead Time & Shipping
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Return & Refund
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