Copies, cannibals and conquerors.

Authors :: Porras, Stephanie
Source :: Netherlands Yearbook for History of Art / Nederlands Kunsthistorisch Jaarboek (NKJ); 2014, Vol. 64 Issue 1, p248-271, 24p
Publication Year :: 2014
Abstract: The article discusses the 16th century engraving "The Big Fish Eat the Small" by Belgian artist Maarten de Vos. The article focuses on the production of prints from the engraving, the artistic culture of Antwerp, Belgium, and the influence of Dutch artist Pieter Bruegel on de Vos. Among other topics addressed are its depiction of cannibals and cannibalism, works copying or imitating the original engraving, and an overview of Vos' other works, especially his satire.

Subjects :: THEMES in engraving
BELGIAN engraving
CANNIBALISM in art
SATIRE
16TH century engraving
16TH century prints
HISTORY
ART reproduction

Language :: English
ISSN :: 01696726
Volume :: 64
Issue :: 1
Database :: Complementary Index
Journal :: Netherlands Yearbook for History of Art / Nederlands Kunsthistorisch Jaarboek (NKJ)
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 101512882
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1163/22145966-06401010