Vuur 1613 - 1720

"Vuur" (Fire) is an etching by Crispijn van de Passe (II) created sometime between 1613 and 1720. The artwork depicts a young man seated, blowing into a glass tube held over a bowl of liquid. The scene is lit by a single candle, casting dramatic shadows on the figure. The detailed etching creates a sense of realism and highlights the skill of the artist in capturing the nuances of light and shadow. This print, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies van de Passe’s talent for rendering everyday scenes with remarkable detail.