Bilder Jan Sadeler (1550–1600) – Jonah Spat Up by the Whale – Engraving (Circa 1580)

Beskrivning

This print is an engraving depicting the Biblical scene Jonah Spat Up by the Whale. The central foreground features the nude, muscular figure of Jonah, kneeling in exhaustion and gratitude on a small bank as he emerges from the open jaws of the large sea monster (often interpreted as a whale). The background shows a port and a stormy sea, with sailing ships and the walls of a city, and columns of smoke rising from distant buildings. The composition dramatically contrasts the figure's ordeal with the expansive, troubled landscape.

Jan Sadeler was a Flemish engraver, draughtsman, and publisher, part of the highly influential Sadeler family of printmakers. Known for the exceptional technical quality and expressive detail of his engravings, he worked across Europe, specializing in reproductive prints after famous masters and creating devotional, mythological, and allegorical subjects. His work was crucial in disseminating Renaissance and Mannerist styles throughout Europe.

Artist or Maker: Jan Sadeler

Dimensions: Approximately 26 cm x 21 cm

Medium: Engraving

Date: Circa 1580

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.