The Astronomer
The Astronomer (1668) by Johannes Vermeer depicts an astronomer looking at a globe. It is closely paired with The Geographer, which used the same model, and canvas from the same bolt of material. The astronomer's profession is indicated by the celestial globe (by Jodocus Hondius) and a book on the table, the 1621 edition of Adriaan Metius's Institutiones Astronomicae Geographicae. Symbolically, the volume is open to Book III, a section advising the astronomer to seek "inspiration from God" and the painting on the wall shows the Finding of Moses, representing knowledge and science, as Moses was "learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians."
- Regular price
- $130.00
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- $130.00
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$156.00
Artwork Details
- 1.5″ deep, solid wood stretcher bars.
- Scaled to the original artwork with no distortion and minimal to no cropping.
- All sizes given are in inches (″), assembled within a ¼″ tolerance.
- Solid wrap color on all four sides.
- Giclée printed with eco-solvent inks that resist fading for 100+ years.
- Satin/semigloss finish canvas is archival-grade, acid-free polycotton fabric.
- Stretched canvases are assembled within a ¼″ tolerance, ex. an 8x12″ canvas's final dimensions will be ~8x12″, on 1.5″ deep stretcher bars.
- Framed canvases are ~2″ larger, ex. an 8x12″ canvas's final framed dimensions will be ~10x14″ overall.
- Float frames are ⅝″ wide viewed from the front, and 1⅞″ deep; with a visible gap ("float") between the frame and canvas of ~¼″.
- Rolled canvases have a 2″ white margin to allow for custom stretching and framing, ex. an 8x12″ print's final dimensions will be 12x16″.
Ready to Hang Canvas
Canvas prints, or wrapped canvas, are hand-stretched over solid wood like the base of traditional painting. Canvases come with black backboard and hanging wire installed, ready to hang on your wall — without a frame.
Stretched canvas combines a classic medium with a modern finish, an ideal way to present artwork for display.
Canvas Float Frame
We offer modern frames intended to complement any art. Float frames feature a visible gap ("float") between the frame and canvas. No glass/glazing is used - canvases have a mildly reflective satin finish.
Let customers speak for us
The print is stunning. The quality of the paper, the colors, the sharpness of the image, all are just beautiful. I'm very happy I choses to order from Without a Frame.
Great print that I got in the exact size I needed for a specific space...it was really nicely framed....and really well packaged for shipping. There are a couple other prints I am considering getting now.
Bought the 25x20, impressive size, looks great on the wall
Great looking print, you can really see the detail.
The throw is great quality. The colors are excellent and I appreciate that it is sized proportional to the original without any cropping.
The pillows are excellent quality and amply filled. The skulls have a great texture, and really look great on the couch. Shipping was fast.
All went well...quality product...arrived quickly....well packaged but not overdone.
These pillows are wonderful. They are very well made and coordinate with the throw that I got from the same company. The 2 Dans were great to work with. I was able to customize the pillows to allow them to be mirror images.
We have always loved the woodcut The Wave. Having it in blanket form is special.