{"product_id":"faust-two-men-serpent-monster-in-study-johannes-josephus-aarts-art-print","title":"Faust Two Men \u0026 Serpent Monster in Study Johannes Josephus Aarts Art Print","description":"\u003cp\u003eA terrifying serpent-like creature with hollow eyes confronts two men inside a study in this mysterious print by \u003cstrong\u003eJohannes Josephus Aarts (1881–1934)\u003c\/strong\u003e. One man recoils against a worktable while another kneels nearby, both staring toward the monstrous apparition. Formerly titled \u003cem\u003eFaust\u003c\/em\u003e, the artwork evokes supernatural encounters, fear, and the unsettling world of occult literature. Its dramatic composition makes this historical reproduction a distinctive addition to collections of monsters, Gothic art, and unusual European prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe print, titled \u003cem\u003eTwee mannen en een monster in een werkkamer\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eTwo Men and a Monster in a Study\u003c\/em\u003e), depicts a bearded man in a cloak leaning backward against a worktable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnother man kneels beside him, while both look toward a strange creature with hollow eyes and a serpent-like body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn overturned stool and an open book lie on the floor, adding to the scene's atmosphere of confusion and alarm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe monstrous apparition, scholarly setting, and open book suggest themes of supernatural encounters, forbidden knowledge, and fear of the unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe artwork's former title, \u003cem\u003eFaust\u003c\/em\u003e, recalls the literary tradition of scholars confronting supernatural forces, although the precise narrative represented in this print is not established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohannes Josephus Aarts (1881–1934)\u003c\/strong\u003e was a Dutch artist and printmaker whose graphic work included imaginative, fantastic, and unusual subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproduction of \u003cem\u003eTwo Men and a Monster in a Study\u003c\/em\u003e by Johannes Josephus Aarts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical Dutch print dating from the artist's lifetime, 1881–1934\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo men confronting a hollow-eyed, serpent-bodied monster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudy interior featuring an overturned stool, worktable, and open book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormerly titled \u003cem\u003eFaust\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupernatural imagery and distinctive historical printmaking\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. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and moisture. Gently remove surface dust with a clean, dry cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Printify","offers":[{"title":"11″ x 14″ \/ Matte","offer_id":68319633440879,"sku":"31021680082846142498","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18″ x 24″ \/ Matte","offer_id":68319633473647,"sku":"17806949911220101133","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20″ x 30″ \/ Matte","offer_id":68319633506415,"sku":"13050267376110559727","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24″ x 36″ \/ Matte","offer_id":68319633539183,"sku":"11406427324644861966","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/4113\/4703\/files\/10139901231793897750_2048.jpg?v=1794417409","url":"https:\/\/shadowbornpress.com\/products\/faust-two-men-serpent-monster-in-study-johannes-josephus-aarts-art-print","provider":"Shadowbornpress","version":"1.0","type":"link"}