Reformation (color)

Reformation (color)

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Reformation is a concept drawing from 1973 which was produced as an oil painting in 2017. Reformation is created on linen with an aluminum stretcher and placed in a black baking list. The size of the painting is 140 x 100 cm and has been finished with a matt varnish…

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Description

Reformation is a concept drawing from 1973 which was produced as an oil painting in 2017. Reformation is created on linen with an aluminum stretcher and placed in a black baking list. The size of the painting is 140 x 100 cm and has been finished with a matt varnish.

Reformation stands for the religious movement in the early 16th century that aimed to bring about reforms in the Roman Catholic Church, resulting in the establishment of Protestant churches. The founders of the Reformation are Desiderius Erasmus, Martin Luther, and John Calvin. In the book Praise of Folly by Erasmus, he exposes all kinds of human follies while criticizing ecclesiastical authorities, merchants, princes, and scientists. It is considered one of the most influential works of Western civilization.

In 1517, Luther, the figure at center right, set in motion a process with his 95 theses, which changed Western Christianity forever. Calvin, the figure on the center-left, was an important Christian theologian during the Reformation, after whom a Protestant Christian movement, Calvinism, was named.

The Counter-Reformation, or reform within the Roman Catholic Church, also started in the 16th century and was partly a reaction to the Protestant Reformation. The still dogmatic doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church in the 19th century is represented here by Pope Pius XII. The assessment of the papacy of Pope Pius XII focuses mainly on the role played by the Vatican during World War II, and the procedure to beatify the ‘war pope’ was started in 1967 but has not yet been completed.

In 1950, Pius XII underlined the strong Mary, the face of the nun, veneration within the Catholic Church by labeling the Assumption of Mary as a dogma. Both the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Churches have traditionally professed this belief, but it had never been formally formulated as a dogma. It was also the first and, so far, only papal statement since the formulation of the dogma of papal infallibility in 1870. Women still cannot become priests within Catholicism, as they do not fit into the typology that the male priest represents the male Christ. The priest is in a marital relationship with the Holy Mother Church. The American flag represents the wide variety of Christian denominations in the US, with more than 250 churches, faith communities, and religious groups. The Bible Sheets reflect the exodus within the church, while the car wrecks represent the decay of the church buildings.

There are vast differences of opinion about the Jesus figure among scholars who view his miracles and resurrection as matters of faith rather than historical fact. According to a 14th-century legend, Joseph of Arimathea collected the blood of Jesus in a cup, the Holy Grail, and with it fled to Glastonbury in England. The red cross represents the order of the Knights Templar and the mystery surrounding the Holy Grail.

Gerrit Swaan

Size

Fine Paper Art Print (B0 – 1000 x 1414 mm)
Fine Paper Art Print (A0 – 841 x 1189 mm)
Fine Paper Art Print (A1 – 594 x 841 mm)
Fine Paper Art Print (A2 – 420 x 594 mm)
Fine Paper Art Print (A3 – 297 x 420 mm)
Acrylic Glass Art Print (B0 – 1000 x 1414 mm)
Acrylic Glass Art Print (A0 – 841 x 1189 mm)
Acrylic Glass Art Print (A1 – 594 x 841 mm)
Acrylic Glass Art Print (A2 – 420 x 594 mm)
Acrylic Glass Art Print (A3 – 297 x 420 mm)

Color

Color

Fine paper Art Print

For our fine art print works we use special Hahnemuhle paper. The Hahnemuhle company has been around for more than 500 years and specializes in making fine-art papers. By transferring knowledge and the secret recipes for making different recipes from paper cellulose in combination with pure spring water, the Hahnemühle paper mill has been built, has ensured a unique product on the paper market. The shape of spring water provides an incomparable look and feel, which you cannot find with other fine-art papers.

Specification (Pearl Hahnemuhle paper)

FineArt Pearl, Glossy FineArt 285 gsm. A bright white, 100% cellulose paper, guarantees archival standards. With its premium pearlescent inkjet coating, FineArt Pearl meets the highest industry standards with regard to density, color gamut, color gradation and image sharpness, while retaining the special touch and feel of real art paper. Compatible with pigmented and dye inkjet systems.

 

Acrylic Glass Art Print

Dibond Acrylate is a decent name for the more famous Plexiglas. But what is it actually? With your photo behind plexiglass you get a specific gloss effect, combined with a surprising depth effect. Acrylic is a clear plastic sheet with a higher light transmission than glass. Acrylic is used in combination with a dibond carrier. It is available in matte or gloss and gives the photo optimal protection.

Specification

The photo panel is provided with a luxurious aluminum profile on the back and can be hung on the wall with a screw thumb (hooks). The rear profile provides stability and prevents panel warping. Because the profile is 2 centimeters thick, a floating effect of your artwork on the wall is created. We attach the profile around the back with which you can hang the panel on the wall.

PhotoLab

We provide you with a high-quality product and we work together with PhotoLab. After a highly personal visit to PhotoLab, Amsterdam the Netherlands, we knew for sure; this company works with all its passion to make a top product. And perhaps even more important; hold the Quality! Love for photography has been in the family at PhotoLab for years. What started as a regular photo shop is a family business. The team consists of expert people who advised us about the choice of paper types, such as the fine art paper from Hahnemuhle which we use and the materials to stick prints on, such as dibond and aluminum.

Fine Paper Art Prints (Hahnemuhle paper)

For our fine art print works we use special Hahnemuhle paper. The Hahnemuhle company has been around for more than 500 years and specializes in making fine-art papers. By transferring knowledge and the secret recipes for making different recipes from paper cellulose in combination with pure spring water, the Hahnemühle paper mill has been built, has ensured a unique product on the paper market. The shape of spring water provides an incomparable look and feel, which you cannot find with other fine-art papers.

Quality and passion

We and our partner PhotoLab attach great importance to quality. And one of our pillars within quality is nature and the environment. This includes a socially responsible policy, which we conduct with passion. Love for the profession and passion for sustainability therefore go hand in hand with us. That is why we work as sustainably as possible and implement this in everything. From the papers we work with  to the shipping materials we use, sustainability is paramount. Clean water and natural fibers have been the basis for Hahnemühle’s success for more than 430 years. GoSwaan and PhotoLab are equally committed to the environment, which is why we rely on Hahnemühle’s quality products.

vegan

Hahnemühle papers contain no animal or genetically modified ingredients. Our PhotoLab “certificate of conformity” confirms this. All papers are vegan.

Green Grid

The Hahnemühle company has been making paper for 435 years and attaches great importance to tradition and responsibility. They innovate and invest in new, energy-saving techniques and have supported international environmental protection projects with the Green Rooster initiative since 2008. These include programs for reforestation, animal welfare and environmental education.