{"product_id":"monster-holding-a-bowl-surrounded-by-water-johannes-josephus-aarts-art-print","title":"Monster Holding a Bowl Surrounded by Water Johannes Josephus Aarts Art Print","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mysterious, athletic creature emerges amid shimmering water, holding a shallow bowl in this unusual print by \u003cstrong\u003eJohannes Josephus Aarts (1881–1934)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Combining human anatomy with monstrous features, the composition creates an enigmatic figure whose purpose remains unexplained. Its imaginative subject and distinctive graphic style make this historical reproduction an intriguing addition to collections of fantastic creatures, unusual illustrations, and European printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe print, titled \u003cem\u003eMonster met schaal\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eMonster with a Bowl\u003c\/em\u003e), depicts a naked, muscular creature holding a shallow vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeveral additional bowls with handles appear to its left, while shimmering water surrounds the figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unusual combination of objects, anatomy, and water creates a mysterious composition open to interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe creature's exaggerated physical form and surrounding water evoke themes of mythology, transformation, and the fantastic.\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 known for his imaginative imagery and graphic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original print is preserved in the \u003cstrong\u003eRijksmuseum collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, catalogued as \u003cem\u003eMonster met schaal\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproduction of \u003cem\u003eMonster with a Bowl\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\u003eMuscular monstrous figure holding a bowl, surrounded by water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual fantasy 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":68319174361199,"sku":"22020098087694543582","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18″ x 24″ \/ Matte","offer_id":68319174393967,"sku":"26103741455041785406","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20″ x 30″ \/ Matte","offer_id":68319174426735,"sku":"33937871338128810470","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24″ x 36″ \/ Matte","offer_id":68319174459503,"sku":"31382058047608568724","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/4113\/4703\/files\/18070877124710769221_2048.jpg?v=1794414882","url":"https:\/\/shadowbornpress.com\/products\/monster-holding-a-bowl-surrounded-by-water-johannes-josephus-aarts-art-print","provider":"Shadowbornpress","version":"1.0","type":"link"}