Name: Gewone dolfijn (delphinus delphis) by Michelle Peeters
Brand: Art Heroes
SKU: GB1112537M13S75x50
Price: 162 EUR
Availability: InStock

Black

Gold

White

Aluminium

ArtFrame

High quality print
Easily swap the print
With optional sound absorbing panels

Canvas

Fine-art print quality
Tack sharp prints
Mounted on sustainable, PEFC-approved wood

Poster

Fine-art quality
Thick photo paper
Frame the poster yourself

Wallpaper

Tack sharp prints
Easy to apply
Create a wow-effect with a large print!

Order
Material info
Meet the artist
Customer reviews
Suggestions

About "Gewone dolfijn (delphinus delphis)"

by Michelle Peeters

About the artwork

De gewone dolfijn behoort wereldwijd, samen met de tuimelaar, wellicht tot de bekendste van alle kleine walvisachtigen. Het is een slank dier met een afgetekende lange snuit, waarin tot 180 fijne tanden staan. Mannetjes worden 1,64-2,01 m lang en wegen tot 200 kg; de vrouwtjes zijn iets kleiner. De donkere rug en witte buik zijn van elkaar gescheiden door de typische okergele flanken, waaraan de soort goed te herkennen is. Het uiterlijk van de gewone dolfijn varieert zeer sterk, zodat er ooit meer dan 20 soorten werden voorgesteld. Tegenwoordig is men het er over eens dat het geslacht Delphinus bestaat uit op zijn minst 2 soorten: de kortbek-vorm ( Delphinus delphis ), die meer in volle zee voorkomt en de langbek-vorm ( Delphinus capensis ), die zich meer ophoudt in kustwateren. Beide soorten komen niet samen voor, tenzij in enkele kleine zones.

Deze uit het water springende dolfijn fotografeerde ik rond de kust van La Palma; dé thuishaven of het doorgangspunt voor meer dan 1/3 van 's werelds walvis- en dolfijnsoorten.

De dolfijn in cultuur & mythogie
In het Middellandse Zeegebied hechtte men van oudsher bijzondere waarde aan de dolfijn, door zijn intelligentie en doordat hij de mens was toegewijd. Hij was symbool van snelheid en zekerheid. Hij gold als redder van schipbreukelingen. Zo werd de Griekse zanger Arion na een schipbreuk door een dolfijn aan land gebracht. De god Apollo nam de gedaante van een dolfijn aan om zo mensen naar Kreta te vervoeren waar zij een tempel voor hem konden bouwen.

Bij de Etrusken (of Etruriërs) waren het dolfijnen die de zielen van overledenen naar het hiernamaals aan de overkant van de zee droegen. In de christelijke kunst wordt Christus wel eens voorgesteld als dolfijn. De dolfijn werd ook beschouwd als de koning onder de vissen. In het Franse taalgebied werd de troonopvolger 'dauphin' (= dolfijn) genoemd; zij voerden ook een dolfijn in hun wapenschild. Stond er in een boek 'ad usum dauphini' (= 'ter gebruik van de kroonprins'), dan betekende dat dat de inhoud gekuist was en van alle ongerechtigheden gezuiverd, zodat de tekst de kroonprins onder ogen mocht komen.

About Michelle Peeters

Michelle Peeters (1965) My interest in photography and film started around the age of 15. In 1987, I started my career as an ICT specialist. However, my spare time was spent travelling, photographing and filming. In 2006, photography finally won out. I followed my training at.. Read more…

Collections

Colors

Customer reviews

This artwork doesn't have reviews yet. 4,118 customers rate us with a 4.8 / 5

Rudy Bronkhorst

Netherlands

5 / 5

Ordered in March 2024

Corrie

Netherlands

4.5 / 5

Ordered in August 2021

Erik en Pauline

Netherlands

5 / 5

Ordered in November 2022

Michael H.

Germany

5 / 5

Ordered in November 2022

Ute E.

Germany

5 / 5

Ordered in April 2023

Michael A.

Germany

5 / 5

Ordered in April 2025

Karin B.

Germany

5 / 5

Ordered in November 2024

Bernd G.

Germany

5 / 5

Ordered in May 2021

Mirko S.

Germany

5 / 5

Ordered in March 2025

Hans Zuurendonk

Netherlands

5 / 5

Ordered in January 2022

Karin V Oers

Netherlands

5 / 5

Ordered in November 2024

Angelika M.

Germany

5 / 5

Ordered in November 2020

About the material

ArtFrame

Interchangeable Art Prints

High-quality print
Easily interchangeable
Acoustic function
Large sizes available

More about ArtFrame

Discover the artworks of Michelle Peeters

width

height

Add an extra 5cm margin all around (recommended)

Including the extra margin, the wallpaper will be printed with a size of We print the wallpaper without margin. The final result has a size of

Determine the crop

Preview the artworks in your own home!

Our app will help you find out if the artwork fits your interior. Make a photo of your room with your Android, iPhone or iPad, hang it virtually and share the result with your partner and friends via email, Facebook or X. Read more about the App. .

What are the delivery times?

At Art Heroes we do not mass produce or keep stock, but make to order. Your artwork is made with passion by experienced craftsmen and is on average ready for shipment in 7 business days. Details on the exact delivery date will be sent after placement of the order. Depending on the shipping country the following delivery times apply:

Delivery time per shipping country
Netherlands		+ 1 business day
Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany		+ 2 business days
Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Poland		+ 3 business days
Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden		+ 4 business days
Denmark		+ 5 business days
Finland		+ 6 business days

Is your order a gift for someone? We can create you a gift voucher that displays the artwork(s) you ordered, so you have something to give while the artwork is being printed. Just send us an e-mail and we’ll take care of it.

How will the package be sent?

We work with several carriers. Couriers can also be used for large or fragile packages.

Canvas are securely packed in plastic bubble wrap and cardboard. Wallpaper and posters are sent in sturdy tubes.

A courier collects the package from us and takes the package to a depot where it usually stays overnight. The day after it is collected and delivered to your home or office. We work with courier services that specialise in handling fragile parcels.

Not at home? Then the delivery driver will leave a note and an appointment can be made to schedule a new delivery.

Unfortunately, there remains a chance that something can happen during a shipment. In the unlikely event that your parcel has been damaged during transit, please take a picture of the entire item, the damage, the entire package and a picture of the shipping label. Send these photos to us by email and we will solve the problem without delay.

I want to express my order. Is this possible?

We’re always ready to work with you and will try to help. Let us know what your exact wishes are, and we will get back to you!

What are the delivery times?

Delivery time per shipping country
Netherlands		+ 1 business day
Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany		+ 2 business days
Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Poland		+ 3 business days
Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden		+ 4 business days
Denmark		+ 5 business days
Finland		+ 6 business days

How will the package be sent?

We work with several carriers. Couriers can also be used for large or fragile packages.

Canvas are securely packed in plastic bubble wrap and cardboard. Wallpaper and posters are sent in sturdy tubes.

Not at home? Then the delivery driver will leave a note and an appointment can be made to schedule a new delivery.

I want to express my order. Is this possible?

We’re always ready to work with you and will try to help. Let us know what your exact wishes are, and we will get back to you!

Is it a gift?

Give a gift voucher! You choose the value yourself and we will send a beautiful voucher to you.

Order Art as a gift

The artwork is added to your favorites!

You can easily find your favourite artworks by clicking on the heart icon at the top of the website.

Would you like to save your favorites for more than 30 days and be able to view them on other devices or browsers? Then it's best to create an account. In this way, you can easily find your favorites by logging in. You can also share your favorites with your partner, friends or colleagues with one click.

Gewone dolfijn (delphinus delphis) by Michelle Peeters

Buy the photo Gewone dolfijn (delphinus delphis) by Michelle Peeters on canvas, ArtFrame, poster and wallpaper, printed on demand in high quality.

About "Gewone dolfijn (delphinus delphis)"

by Michelle Peeters

About the artwork

About Michelle Peeters

Customer reviews

This artwork doesn't have reviews yet. 4,118 customers rate us with a 4.8 / 5

About the material

ArtFrame

Interchangeable Art Prints

About the material

Canvas

A classic and timeless material

About the material

Poster

Fine-art quality posters for your wall

About the material

Wallpaper

Make a statement with art on wallpaper

Discover the artworks of Michelle Peeters