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Hendrick Goltzius, The first day (dies I), from the series the creation of the World, 1589

SKU:  193426

Hendrick Goltzius, The first day (dies I), from the series the creation of the World, 1589

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"The First Day (Dies I)" is an engraving created by Hendrick Goltzius in 1589, as part of his series "The Creation of the World." The series consists of six engravings, each depicting one of the days of creation as described in the book of Genesis.

In this print, Goltzius depicts the first day of creation, when God created light. The image shows a chaotic scene of swirling clouds, thunderbolts, and flames, with a figure of God appearing in the center, surrounded by angels and cherubim.

The engraving is highly detailed, with Goltzius using intricate lines and cross-hatching to create texture and shading. The figures in the print are highly stylized, with exaggerated muscular forms and flowing robes, and the overall effect is one of dynamic movement and energy.

The print is notable for its dramatic use of light and shadow, which creates a sense of depth and contrast. Goltzius also includes a number of classical and mythological elements in the image, such as the figures of the cherubim, which are based on ancient Greek and Roman depictions of winged beings.

Overall, "The First Day" is a powerful and dynamic image that showcases Goltzius's mastery of the engraving medium and his ability to create striking and memorable images. It remains a popular and enduring work of art, and a testament to the enduring power of printmaking as a medium for creative expression.

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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