Robert FluddAnd So On To Infinity1617 · Esoteric Fine Art Print
A black square of cross-hatched void, bordered by words of infinity
Price$165 CAD
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Framed print specificationsUnframed print specificationsPaper, frame, glazing and hangingPaper and printing
Print
Giclée, printed to order with water-based inks.
Paper
Hahnemühle German Etching, 310gsm: a heavyweight, velvety matte fine-art paper with a warm white tone and a light texture. This is the unframed paper; framed prints use 200gsm matte fine-art paper.
Hahnemühle Photo Rag, 308gsm: a matte fine-art paper. This is the unframed paper; framed prints use 200gsm matte fine-art paper.
Archival matte fine-art paper. This is the unframed paper; framed prints use 200gsm matte fine-art paper.
Fuji Matt paper. This is the unframed paper; framed prints use 200gsm matte fine-art paper.
200gsm matte fine-art paper. This is the framed paper; unframed prints are on Hahnemühle German Etching, 310gsm.
Frame
Solid wood with a satin finish, handmade to order. About 20 mm wide and 22 mm deep.
Glazing
Low-reflection glazing.
Mount
None. The print fills the frame.
Hanging
Arrives ready to hang.
The edgeThe weightThe surfaceShown with Monet's Water Lilies.
Each frame is made to order by one of our framing workshops, so the exact shade and profile may vary slightly from the photos.
A near-square block of dense black cross-hatching fills the page, built from fine engraved lines, and the Latin words Et sic in infinitum ("and so on to infinity") are engraved once along each side so that they read round the square. Faint lettering from the reverse of the page shows through in the top margin.
For Fludd the black square represented the prima materia, the beginning of all creation. Tate Etc. calls it the best-known early example of black joined to geometric form, and sees Kazimir Malevich's Black Square, painted almost three hundred years later, as "a distant echo of Fludd's pictorial creation myth".
The original: an engraved plate in the first volume of Fludd's Utriusque Cosmi Historia, published in Oppenheim by Johann Theodor de Bry in 1617.
Robert Fludd (1574–1637) was an English physician, astrologer, and Rosicrucian cosmologist whose elaborate engraved diagrams — published in his monumental Utriusque Cosmi (1617–1621) — constitute one of the most visually ambitious works of Western esotericism. Drawing on Kabbalah, Hermeticism, Neoplatonism, and Christian mysticism, his engravings of the Sefirot, the macrocosm, and the music of the spheres created a visual language of cosmic order that bridges medieval mystical diagram and Baroque natural philosophy. His works are among the most reproduced images in the history of esoteric thought.
Each print is a giclée, printed to order. Unframed prints are made on Hahnemühle German Etching, a 310gsm matte fine-art paper. Framed prints are printed on 200gsm matte fine-art paper and arrive in a handmade solid-wood frame with low-reflection glazing, ready to hang. Ships worldwide with free delivery to 30+ countries.
Robert Fludd — And So On to Infinity | Esoteric Fine Art PrintPrice$165.00
9 Art Prints was founded by author Arif Anwar around two simple ideas: that great art should reach far beyond the familiar Western canon, and that fine art reproductions should be made with exceptional materials.
So we seek out remarkable artists and traditions from around the world, then reproduce them using carefully sourced images, archival giclée printing, and fine art papers from Hahnemühle.
Every work chosen by hand, delivered with free shipping and import duties covered,
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Who chooses the art?
People do. Every work in the collection is chosen by hand, from the great names
of art history to artists and traditions you rarely see as prints: Persian miniatures,
South Asian painting, Bauhaus posters, Belle Époque illustration and much more.
What is included in the price?
Your print and delivery to your door. Shipping is free, and we cover import duties:
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support@9artprints.com and we will reimburse you.
Can I talk to a real person?
Always. Write to support@9artprints.com or call
+1 (647) 455 2253, before you order or long after your print arrives. Choosing a size,
asking about a custom size or a framing question: just ask.
What if something is wrong when it arrives?
We make it right at no cost. If your print arrives damaged, defective or not what
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How do I care for my print when it arrives?
Unframed prints travel rolled in a protective tube. This is the standard and safest
way to ship a print: a rolled sheet cannot be creased or have its corners knocked
in transit. Framed prints arrive ready to hang.
Hahnemühle paper is very delicate. Its soft, textured matte surface
marks far more easily than ordinary poster paper, so handle it with care. Wash and dry
your hands first, or wear clean cotton gloves if you have them. Hold the sheet by its
edges with both hands, and never touch the printed surface.
To flatten your print:
Unroll it face up on a clean, dry, flat surface. Never roll it the opposite way or
press out the curl by hand: that can crease the paper and crack the printed surface.
Cover it with a clean sheet of acid-free tissue or plain white paper. Avoid newspaper,
wax paper or anything printed.
Rest a few large books on top, spread evenly, and leave for 24 to 48 hours.
The paper will relax on its own.
Frame your print behind glass as soon as you can, and keep it flat until then. Hang it
out of direct sunlight and away from damp and heat, such as bathrooms and radiators.
If it gathers dust, use a soft, dry brush; never water or cleaning products.
Unsure about anything? Any professional framer will know how to handle and flatten
your print, and you can always write to us before you unroll it.
What paper do you use?
Our principal fine-art papers include
Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm and
Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm.
German Etching has a substantial, lightly textured surface that works
exceptionally well for paintings and richly coloured works. Photo Rag
has a smoother cotton surface suited to graphic, modernist and highly
detailed imagery.
Paper is selected according to the character of the artwork rather than
using one generic stock for everything. Framed prints are printed on 200gsm matte fine-art paper.
What does “giclée” mean?
Giclée is a fine-art printing process using archival pigment inks and
high-resolution inkjet printing, made to reproduce subtle colour gradations,
fine detail and tonal depth.
Will large prints still look sharp?
Large-format reproduction depends heavily on the quality of the underlying
artwork file. We source the highest-resolution material available and
prepare each image for print rather than simply enlarging a small internet image.
That is especially important with historic paintings, posters and archival
works where source quality varies considerably.
What about your framed prints?
Our framed pieces use solid-wood frames, handmade to order, with low-reflection glazing. There is no mount: the print fills the frame. Framed prints are printed on 200gsm matte fine-art paper.
Will the colours look exactly like my screen?
Screens emit light; paper reflects it, so no physical print can be identical
to every monitor or phone display. We prepare our artwork specifically for
print and aim for accurate colour, contrast and tonal reproduction.
The texture and surface of fine-art paper also give the finished piece
a physical depth that cannot be shown completely on a screen.
“I am not just impressed; I'm blown away by the quality and overall experience. The wood grain in the frame is beautiful and the print quality is superb.”
Scarlett C. · verified buyer from our Etsy shop · framed in natural oak
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