The First Day, plate 2, from Creation of the World
Medium
Engraving on ivory laid paper
Dimensions
Plate (diameter): H.: 26.8 cm (10 9/16 in.); sheet: 31.6 × 28.1 cm (12 1/2 × 11 1/8 in.)
Classification
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
268298
Art Historical Context
Jan Harmensz. Muller a prominent Dutch engraver of the late 16th, crafted *The First Day, plate , from Creation of the* in 1590. This intricate engraving captures the biblical moment from Genesis when God separates light from darkness the first day of creation. Part of a celebrated series illustrating the seven days of creation, it reflects the Mannerist style prevalent in the Northern Netherlands—characterized by dramatic contrasts, swirling forms, exquisite detail that evoke divine power and cosmic order. Printed on luxurious ivory laid paper, the circular plate measures 26.8 cm in diameter...
About the Artist
Jan Harmensz. Muller · 1571–1628
Comment on works: Printer and Draughtsman