{"id":1708,"date":"2026-05-22T07:49:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T07:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1708"},"modified":"2026-05-25T09:26:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:26:39","slug":"de-springer-and-de-groot-eylander-fish","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?product=de-springer-and-de-groot-eylander-fish","title":{"rendered":"De Springer and De Groot Eylander Fish"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Dive into a whimsical, surreal underwater kingdom with this exceptional antique marine biology art print. Originally illustrated in the early 18th century by artist <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"165\">Samuel Fallours<\/b> and compiled by the Amsterdam publisher <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"221\">Louis Renard<\/b>, this vibrant plate documents four exotic, fantastical fish found in the pristine coral waters around the Moluccas (Indonesia) and the East Indies, featuring the magnificent <i data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"408\">De Springer<\/i> and <i data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"424\">De Groot Eylander<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">Rendered in an incredibly rich, imaginative palette of seafoam greens, radiant teals, and bold coral-orange accents, each highly stylized marine creature is arranged elegantly against an open, naturally warm ivory backdrop. This meticulously restored print beautifully bridges the boundary between historical natural science and playful artistic wonder, creating a captivating and sophisticated visual anchor for your walls.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The History:<\/b> First published in Amsterdam in 1719, Louis Renard&#8217;s landmark volume <i data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"82\">Poissons, \u00c9crevisses et Crabes<\/i> (Fishes, Crayfishes, and Crabs) is legendary as the first book on marine fauna ever printed in full color. The surreal and dazzling illustrations were drawn by Samuel Fallours, a visionary artist and soldier employed by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) while stationed in Ambon. Because naturalists in Europe had never seen the intensely neon, psychedelic color combinations of tropical reef fish, many academics initially dismissed Fallours\u2019 vibrant sketches as pure, mythological fiction. Today, modern scientists can accurately identify almost all the tropical species depicted, celebrating this rare collection as a magnificent masterpiece of 18th-century global ocean exploration and Baroque printmaking.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Aesthetic:<\/b> A tour de force of historical whimsy and graphic layout, this composition balances four extraordinarily expressive fish portraits. The left side is dominated by a massive, vertically oriented seafoam-green specimen (<i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"231\">Fig. 55<\/i>, <i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"240\">De Springer<\/i>), decorated with a striking yellow, orange, and blue racing stripe and anchored by an elegant, elongated split tail fin. Balancing the right side is a sleek turquoise dweller at the top, a charming patterned amber-brown fish in the center, and a beautiful zebra-striped reef fish (<i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"533\">Fig. 58<\/i>) at the base sporting a radiant yellow spiky dorsal fin. Completed by authentic, hand-scripted archival annotations, this high-contrast chart effortlessly infuses contemporary spaces with a sense of historic curiosity and rich, maritime elegance.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">It is an ideal statement piece for:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\">Marine biologists, scuba divers, aquarium enthusiasts, history buffs, and lovers of antique scientific illustrations and surreal vintage art.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\">Playful living rooms, eclectic bathrooms, beach houses, private home libraries, dark academia spaces, or as a vibrant pop of color.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\">Maximalist, transitional, coastal modern, mid-century modern, or bohemian interior styles that embrace rich color palettes and storytelling decor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Product Details<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"16\">Artist \/ Illustrator:<\/b> Samuel Fallours (Published by Louis Renard)<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"82\">Title:<\/b> Tropical Fish of the East Indies (<i data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"123\">De Springer, De Groot Eylander<\/i>)<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"155\">Subject:<\/b> Antique Fantastical Sea Life and Exotic Ichthyological Study<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"225\">Original Year:<\/b> 1719<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"245\">Style:<\/b> 18th-Century Baroque Engraving \/ Chromatic Natural History Art<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Museum-Quality Vintage Prints<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">Our vintage posters are made to order using premium Gicl\u00e9e printing techniques. Every piece is printed on thick, heavyweight fine art paper (200gsm) with a smooth, completely matte finish.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">We specifically source an acid-free, natural-toned paper that perfectly recreates the warmth and authentic character of original mid-century lithographs. Unlike standard glossy posters, our premium matte finish ensures there is zero glare when your artwork is framed behind glass, resulting in a rich, museum-quality display. Combined with long-lasting, UV-resistant pigment inks, your print is designed to remain vibrant for generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dive into a whimsical, surreal underwater kingdom with this exceptional antique marine biology art print. 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