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Jan Asselijn's oil on canvas, painted around 1650, showcases a masterful handling of the medium, with expressive brushstrokes that lend a dynamic texture to the scene. A powerful white swan, wings spread wide and beak open, fiercely defends its nest and eggs against an unseen dog. This vivid depiction, initially a naturalistic animal scene, later gained political significance. By 1800, it was widely understood as an allegory: the swan represented the Dutch statesman Johan de Witt
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·Classical art ·SKU: GIA-712343-canvas
De Bedreigde Zwaan Jan Asselijn
Dutch allegory, oil on canvas, 17th century
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ArtistJan Asselijn
CategoriaClassical art
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De Bedreigde Zwaan on canvas
We print De Bedreigde Zwaan in the size you choose and stretch it by hand over an Italian wooden frame. The canvas is made when you order, so nothing is ever out of stock.
It arrives ready to hang, with nothing else to do. Made in our own Italian workshop, shipping in 6–8 working days.
- Stretched by hand over an Italian wooden frame
- Any size you like, not just standard formats
- Ready to hang the moment it arrives







