{"title":"Oddities \u0026 Curiosities — Posters \u0026 Prints","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"skating-owls-in-dutch-costumes-adriaen-matham-17th-century-art-print","title":"Skating Owls in Dutch Costumes Adriaen Matham 17th Century Art Print","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo owls dressed in elaborate human clothing glide across a frozen Dutch landscape in this unusual seventeenth-century print attributed to \u003cstrong\u003eAdriaen Matham\u003c\/strong\u003e, after a painting by \u003cstrong\u003eAdriaen Pietersz van de Venne\u003c\/strong\u003e. Titled \u003cem\u003eSchaatsende uilen\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eSkating Owls\u003c\/em\u003e), the scene transforms an ordinary winter activity into a humorous animal allegory illustrating the Dutch proverb \u003cem\u003eSoort zoekt soort\u003c\/em\u003e — \"Birds of a feather flock together.\" Its imaginative combination of animal characters, historical costumes, and Dutch folklore makes this reproduction a distinctive addition to collections of fantastical creatures, satirical art, and unusual historical illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe print depicts a pair of anthropomorphic owls skating together on a frozen landscape, dressed in elaborate seventeenth-century clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir human-like poses, decorative garments, and ice skates create an amusing contrast with their unmistakably birdlike faces and bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Dutch inscription, \u003cem\u003eHoe passen wy by een\u003c\/em\u003e (\"How well we suit each other\"), reinforces the humorous relationship between the two characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe detailed engraving combines fine linework, expressive animal features, and a traditional Dutch winter setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe image illustrates the Dutch saying \u003cem\u003eSoort zoekt soort\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning \"Like attracts like\" or \"Birds of a feather flock together.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo owls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Companionship and the tendency of similar individuals to associate with one another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuman clothing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anthropomorphism, humor, and the imitation of human society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIce skating:\u003c\/strong\u003e A familiar Dutch winter pastime transformed into an imaginary scene.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDutch inscription:\u003c\/strong\u003e A playful reference to the compatibility of the two characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than depicting frightening monsters, the artwork uses fantastical animal figures to create a humorous commentary on human relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated between \u003cstrong\u003e1620 and 1660\u003c\/strong\u003e, this print is attributed to Dutch printmaker \u003cstrong\u003eAdriaen Matham\u003c\/strong\u003e, after a composition by \u003cstrong\u003eAdriaen Pietersz van de Venne (1589–1662)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVan de Venne was known for his satirical subjects, allegorical imagery, and humorous depictions of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnthropomorphic animals were a familiar feature of early modern European art, often used to illustrate popular sayings and human behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproduction of \u003cem\u003eSkating Owls\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eSchaatsende uilen\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical Dutch print attributed to Adriaen Matham\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter a painting by Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal artwork dated approximately 1620–1660\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo anthropomorphic owls wearing historical clothing and ice skates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDutch proverb \u003cem\u003eSoort zoekt soort\u003c\/em\u003e illustrated through humorous animal characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Dutch inscription preserved within the composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed seventeenth-century engraving with fine linework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal artwork held in the Rijksmuseum collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGiclée printing on archival paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth matte finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in multiple sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtwork proportionally scaled to preserve the original composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied unframed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlight production size tolerance of approximately ±1\/16 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandle with clean, dry hands. 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