{"title":"Claude Mellan","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"sudarium-of-saint-veronica-claude-mellan","title":"Sudarium of Saint Veronica - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA technical masterpiece from 1649, this engraving by Claude Mellan is composed of a single, continuous line that spirals from the nose to form the face of Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaude Mellan produced this engraving, known as the Sudarium of Saint Veronica, in 1649. It is a technical achievement in the history of printmaking. The entire image consists of a single, continuous line that begins at the tip of the nose of Christ. This line spirals outward, varying in thickness and spacing to create the necessary shadows and contours of the face. By manipulating the pressure of the burin, Mellan achieved a range of tones without the use of cross-hatching or multiple strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject depicts the face of Christ as it appeared on the veil of Saint Veronica. The expression is one of calm suffering, framed by a crown of thorns. Below the image, the Latin inscription reads: 'FORMATVR VNICVS VNA', which translates to 'Formed by one, one [line]'. This serves as a direct reference to the artist's singular method. The composition is symmetrical and frontal, drawing the viewer into a direct encounter with the subject. The background remains largely empty, allowing the focus to rest entirely on the modulation of the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan spent time in Rome, where he studied the works of Italian masters. His approach to engraving moved away from the traditional methods of his contemporaries. Instead of building form through layers of lines, he relied on the swelling and tapering of a single thread of ink. This print remains a primary example of his mastery over the copper plate. It is a study in economy and precision, demonstrating how a complex image can emerge from a simple, singular action. The work is held in several major museum collections, including the British Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it is studied for its unique technical execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434241954127,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434272461135,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434272493903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434272526671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434272559439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434272592207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434272624975,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434272657743,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434272690511,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434272723279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434272756047,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434272788815,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Sudarium-of-Saint-Veronica_Poster_CompositorV1_1786186264895.jpg?v=1786309483"},{"product_id":"urban-viii-maffeo-barberini-claude-mellan","title":"Urban VIII, Maffeo Barberini - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise 1624 engraving by Claude Mellan, capturing the likeness of Pope Urban VIII through masterful line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Claude Mellan depicts Pope Urban VIII, born Maffeo Barberini, during his early years as pontiff. Executed in 1624, the work demonstrates the technical precision that defined Mellan's career in Rome. The portrait captures the subject with a direct gaze, his features rendered through a controlled system of lines that define the contours of his face and the texture of his beard. Mellan avoids traditional cross-hatching, opting instead for a method where the depth of tone is achieved through the variation of line thickness and spacing. This approach creates a clear, luminous quality across the surface of the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is formal, presenting the Pope in a bust-length view. His vestments are depicted with attention to the sheen of the fabric, contrasting with the more restrained treatment of the background. At the base of the image, the inscription provides the identity of the sitter, alongside the papal coat of arms. The inclusion of the date and the artist's signature, 'Cl. Mellan sculp. Roma', confirms the origin of the work during the artist's formative period in Italy. Mellan spent several years in Rome, where he refined his skills under the influence of the local artistic climate before returning to France. This portrait is a representative example of his ability to combine anatomical accuracy with a disciplined graphic style. The print offers a view into the visual culture of the seventeenth-century Vatican, documenting the appearance of a figure who played a significant role in the patronage of Baroque art and architecture. The clarity of the lines ensures that the portrait remains legible and precise, reflecting the standards of seventeenth-century printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434246902095,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434297790799,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434297823567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434297856335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434297889103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434297921871,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434297954639,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434297987407,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434298020175,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434298052943,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434298085711,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434298118479,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Urban-VIII-Maffeo-Barberini_Poster_CompositorV1_1786186572075.jpg?v=1786309740"},{"product_id":"dead-body-of-christ-extended-on-the-tomb-claude-mellan","title":"Dead Body of Christ Extended on the Tomb - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1684 engraving by Claude Mellan depicting the body of Christ on the tomb, rendered with precise line work and solemn composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaude Mellan, a French engraver and painter, produced this work in 1684. The composition depicts the body of Christ laid out upon a stone tomb, with the Virgin Mary standing behind, her arms outstretched in a gesture of mourning. The scene is set within a rocky environment, suggesting the entrance to the sepulchre. To the right, two figures observe the scene, while others are visible in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan is recognised for his technical precision and his mastery of the burin. He often employed a technique involving single-line engraving, where the variation in line thickness creates the illusion of volume and light. In this print, the shading is achieved through controlled, parallel strokes that follow the contours of the figures and the surrounding rock. The inscription on the side of the tomb, 'FACTVS OBEDIENS VSQVE AD MORTEM', refers to the biblical passage regarding Christ's obedience until death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the characteristics of the French Baroque style, focusing on clarity of form and a restrained emotional tone. The figures are rendered with anatomical accuracy, and the lighting is used to direct the viewer's attention to the central figures of Christ and the Virgin. The inclusion of the crown of thorns and nails in the foreground serves as a symbolic reminder of the Passion. This work reflects the artist's ability to combine technical rigour with a solemn narrative approach, typical of his later career in Paris. The composition remains balanced, avoiding excessive ornamentation to maintain the focus on the gravity of the subject matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434320433487,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434350481743,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434350514511,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434350547279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434350580047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434350612815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434350645583,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434350678351,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434350711119,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434350743887,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434350776655,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434350809423,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Dead-Body-of-Christ-Extended-on-the-Tomb_Poster_CompositorV1_1786186877608.jpg?v=1786310903"},{"product_id":"apollo-crowning-virgil-claude-mellan","title":"Apollo Crowning Virgil - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classical engraving by Claude Mellan depicting Apollo crowning the poet Virgil, rendered with the artist's signature swelling-line technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Claude Mellan depicts the classical poet Virgil receiving a laurel wreath from the god Apollo. Mellan, a French draughtsman and engraver, is recognised for his distinct technical approach to line work. Unlike many of his contemporaries who relied on cross-hatching to create shadow and volume, Mellan utilised a system of swelling lines. By varying the thickness of a single line, he achieved a sense of form and light that remains unique in the history of printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the conventions of seventeenth-century classicism. Apollo stands in a contrapposto pose, holding his lyre, while a small putto hovers above, supporting a circular frame. Virgil, draped in heavy, flowing robes, looks upward toward the deity. The scene is set against a simple background, allowing the focus to remain on the interaction between the figures. The precision of the burin work is evident in the rendering of the drapery folds and the anatomical definition of the figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan spent a significant portion of his career in Rome, where he absorbed the influence of Italian masters. This work reflects the period's interest in humanist themes and the elevation of the poet to a status equal to that of the gods. The clarity of the lines and the balanced arrangement of the figures demonstrate the technical rigour that defined Mellan's output. His ability to model three-dimensional space through the manipulation of line weight alone is a hallmark of his style. This print offers a clear example of the formal discipline and technical control characteristic of the French Baroque period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434327707983,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434352775503,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434352808271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434352841039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434352873807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434352906575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434352939343,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434352972111,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434353004879,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434353037647,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434353070415,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434353103183,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Apollo-Crowning-Virgil_Poster_CompositorV1_1786186812911.jpg?v=1786311052"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-vincenzo-giustiniani-claude-mellan","title":"Portrait of Vincenzo Giustiniani - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1631 engraving by Claude Mellan, capturing the likeness of the Italian nobleman Vincenzo Giustiniani through the artist's signature single-line shading technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Claude Mellan depicts the Italian nobleman and art collector Vincenzo Giustiniani. Created in 1631 during the artist's time in Rome, the work demonstrates Mellan's technical mastery of the burin. He is known for his singular approach to shading, which relies on a single, continuous line that swells and tapers to create volume and texture, rather than the traditional cross-hatching methods common among his contemporaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiustiniani is presented within an oval frame, a standard format for seventeenth-century portraiture. His expression is direct, and his gaze engages the viewer with a sense of authority. The details of his attire, including the stiff collar and the buttons of his doublet, are rendered with precision. Below the portrait, a cartouche contains the Latin inscription identifying the subject, Vincentius Iustinianus, alongside the artist's signature and the date of production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan spent several years in Italy, where he absorbed the influence of the Roman school. His ability to model form through the manipulation of line weight allows for a clarity that distinguishes his prints from the more painterly effects achieved by other engravers of the period. This portrait serves as a record of the appearance of one of the most significant patrons of the arts in the early seventeenth century, whose collection included works by Caravaggio and other masters of the era. The print remains a clear example of the technical rigour applied to portraiture in the Baroque period, capturing both the likeness and the social standing of the sitter through disciplined, economical mark-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434345435471,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434376532303,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434376565071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434376597839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434376630607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434376663375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434376696143,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434376728911,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434376761679,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434376794447,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434376827215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434376859983,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Vincenzo-Giustiniani_Poster_CompositorV1_1786187202801.jpg?v=1786311302"},{"product_id":"virginia-de-vezzo-da-velletri-claude-mellan","title":"Virginia de Vezzo da Velletri - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1626 engraving by Claude Mellan portraying Virginia de Vezzo da Velletri, wife of Simon Vouet, featuring the artist's signature single-line shading technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Claude Mellan depicts Virginia de Vezzo da Velletri, a painter and the wife of the French artist Simon Vouet. Executed in 1626 during Mellan's period in Rome, the work demonstrates his technical mastery of the burin. Mellan is known for his singular approach to shading, often using a single, continuous line that varies in thickness to create volume and form, rather than the traditional cross-hatching methods employed by his contemporaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe portrait is presented within an oval frame, which contains an inscription identifying the sitter as a painter. Below the image, a four-line Italian verse praises her artistic skill, suggesting that her true spirit is better captured in her own paintings than in this likeness. The composition is balanced and restrained, characteristic of the classical tendencies within the Roman Baroque circle in which both Mellan and Vouet moved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirginia de Vezzo was a notable figure in her own right, active in the Roman art scene before moving to Paris with her husband. This print serves as a record of her appearance and status during their time in Italy. The clarity of the line work and the precise rendering of her features reflect the high level of craftsmanship associated with Mellan's output. The print is a fine example of seventeenth-century portrait engraving, capturing the intersection of personal biography and the professional networks of artists working in Europe at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434376335695,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434413265231,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434413297999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434413330767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434413363535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434413396303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434413429071,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434413461839,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434413494607,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434413527375,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434413560143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434413592911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Virginia-de-Vezzo-da-Velletri_Poster_CompositorV1_1786187428557.jpg?v=1786311575"},{"product_id":"raffaello-menicucci-claude-mellan","title":"Raffaello Menicucci - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA portrait of Raffaello Menicucci by Claude Mellan, demonstrating the artist's signature technique of using a single, continuous line to create form and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait of Raffaello Menicucci is a fine example of the singular technique developed by the French engraver Claude Mellan. During his time in Rome, Mellan moved away from the traditional practice of cross-hatching to create shadows and volume. Instead, he utilised a single, continuous line that varies in thickness to define form, light, and texture. This method requires immense precision, as the artist must manipulate the pressure of the burin to suggest the contours of the face and the fabric of the clothing without relying on intersecting strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject, Raffaello Menicucci, is depicted with a direct gaze and a stoic expression. The engraving captures the subtle modelling of his features, from the lines around his eyes to the texture of his moustache and beard. The background consists of horizontal lines that provide a neutral setting, ensuring the focus remains entirely on the sitter. The inscription at the base identifies the subject and provides details regarding the publication, which was later handled by the print dealer Odieuvre in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan spent significant time in Italy, where he absorbed the influence of contemporary painters and sculptors. His ability to render three-dimensional form through such a restrictive technical approach remains a subject of study for print historians. This work demonstrates his mastery over the copper plate, where the economy of line produces a clear, luminous quality that distinguishes his output from the more cluttered compositions of his peers. The print is a study in restraint, showing how a disciplined application of line can convey character and physical presence with remarkable clarity. It is a piece that rewards close inspection, revealing the mathematical rigour behind the seemingly effortless flow of the engraving tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434419523919,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434517893455,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434517926223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434517958991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434517991759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434518024527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434518057295,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434518090063,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434518122831,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434518155599,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434518188367,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434518221135,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Raffaello-Menicucci_Poster_CompositorV1_1786187775159.jpg?v=1786311838"},{"product_id":"saint-benedict-in-ecstasy-claude-mellan","title":"Saint Benedict in Ecstasy - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful seventeenth-century engraving by Claude Mellan, depicting Saint Benedict in a moment of spiritual ecstasy through the artist's signature single-line technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaude Mellan, a French engraver active during the seventeenth century, is recognised for his technical mastery of the burin. This engraving depicts Saint Benedict in a moment of spiritual transport. The figure kneels upon clouds, his gaze directed upward toward a celestial orb that radiates light. Mellan employs a singular technique here, using a continuous, swelling line to model form and shadow, rather than the traditional cross-hatching methods common to the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition relies on the interplay between the heavy, dark folds of the saint's habit and the lighter, atmospheric treatment of the surrounding clouds. The orb above, rendered with a spiral of lines that emanate from the centre, creates a sense of movement and divine energy. This work reflects the Baroque interest in emotional intensity and the depiction of mystical experiences. The figure of the saint is rendered with anatomical precision, his hands raised in a gesture of reception or prayer, capturing a quiet, internalised moment of devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan spent significant time in Rome, where he absorbed the influence of Italian masters. His ability to create volume and texture through the manipulation of line weight alone demonstrates his skill. The print is a fine example of his mature style, where the economy of means produces a result of great clarity. The inscription at the base provides context regarding the dedication of the work, typical of the period's patronage structures. This print offers a study in light and shadow, achieved through the disciplined application of the engraver's tool, resulting in a balanced and meditative image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434481094991,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434541912399,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434541945167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434541977935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434542010703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434542043471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434542076239,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434542109007,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434542141775,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434542174543,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434542207311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434542240079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-Benedict-in-Ecstasy_Poster_CompositorV1_1786187889109.jpg?v=1786312223"},{"product_id":"christ-rising-from-the-tomb-claude-mellan","title":"Christ Rising from the Tomb - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1637 engraving by Claude Mellan depicting the Resurrection, notable for its innovative use of swelling lines to define form and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaude Mellan was a French engraver and painter who developed a unique technique of swelling lines to create form and shadow. This engraving, dated 1637, displays his mastery of the burin. Rather than using traditional cross-hatching, Mellan modulates the thickness of a single line to define the musculature of Christ and the folds of the burial shroud. The result is a clean, sculptural quality that distinguishes his work from his contemporaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts the Resurrection, with Christ emerging from the tomb. The Latin inscription, 'PER SE RESVRGENS' (Rising by his own power), appears on the side of the stone sarcophagus. The figure of Christ is rendered with anatomical precision, his gaze directed away from the viewer. Behind him, a radiant halo of light emanates outwards, created through fine, radiating lines that fill the upper portion of the print. To the right, smaller figures of onlookers are visible, their forms kept secondary to the central subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan spent a significant period in Rome, where he absorbed the influence of Italian masters. This print reflects the clarity and balance of the Roman school, combined with his own technical innovations. The absence of dense cross-hatching allows the paper to remain bright, giving the image a luminous quality. The work is a fine example of seventeenth-century printmaking, demonstrating how technical restraint can produce a powerful visual effect. The precision of the line work ensures that every detail, from the texture of the stone to the soft fabric of the shroud, is rendered with clarity. This print is a representative piece of Mellan's mature style, where he moved away from the complex textures of earlier engravers toward a more streamlined, graphic approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434508816719,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434548891983,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434548924751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434548957519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434548990287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434549023055,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434549055823,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434549088591,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434549121359,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434549154127,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434549186895,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434549219663,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Christ-Rising-from-the-Tomb_Poster_CompositorV1_1786188193034.jpg?v=1786312433"},{"product_id":"saint-theresa-claude-mellan","title":"Saint Theresa - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA study of Saint Theresa by French Baroque master Claude Mellan, capturing a moment of quiet devotion through delicate chalk and wash techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaude Mellan, a French draughtsman and engraver, produced this study of Saint Theresa during his period of activity in Rome. The work displays his characteristic control of line and light, which he later refined into his singular engraving technique using a single, swelling line to create form and shadow. In this composition, the saint is depicted in a moment of spiritual contemplation, kneeling before a crucifix. Her posture is one of humble devotion, with her gaze directed upward, suggesting an internal state of religious ecstasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a subtle range of tones, using grey wash to define the folds of the habit and the surrounding atmosphere. White heightening is applied to the fabric and the saint's features, providing a sense of volume and luminosity that contrasts with the darker, muted background. The inclusion of the lily, a traditional symbol of purity, and the crown of thorns, which references the Passion of Christ, anchors the subject within the iconographic traditions of the seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan's approach to the figure is balanced and restrained. He avoids excessive ornamentation, focusing instead on the clarity of the silhouette and the emotional weight of the subject's expression. The background remains largely suggested, allowing the viewer to focus on the interaction between the saint and the devotional objects. This drawing provides insight into the preparatory methods of a master printmaker, showing how he established form and light before committing an image to the copper plate. The work remains a clear example of the technical precision that defined his career in both France and Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434570617167,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434576843087,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434576875855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434576908623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434576941391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434576974159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434577006927,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434577039695,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434577072463,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434577105231,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434577137999,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434577170767,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-Theresa_Poster_CompositorV1_1786189820613.jpg?v=1786313074"},{"product_id":"statue-of-venus-claude-mellan","title":"Statue of Venus - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise 1635 engraving by Claude Mellan, capturing the classical Vénus de Médicis through his signature single-line technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Claude Mellan depicts the Vénus de Médicis, a celebrated Hellenistic marble sculpture. Mellan, a French draughtsman and engraver, is recognised for his distinct technical approach to printmaking. Unlike many of his contemporaries who relied on cross-hatching to create shadow and volume, Mellan utilised a single, continuous line that varies in thickness to define form and light. This method, known as 'swelling line' engraving, requires immense precision and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this work, the figure of Venus is rendered with a clarity that mimics the smooth surface of the original marble. The lines follow the contours of the body, curving to suggest the roundness of the limbs and the subtle musculature of the torso. By adjusting the pressure of his burin, Mellan creates a tonal range that moves from delicate, pale lines in the highlights to deeper, more substantial strokes in the shaded areas. The composition is clean and focused, presenting the statue against a plain background to ensure the viewer concentrates on the anatomical accuracy and the grace of the pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan spent time in Rome, where he studied classical antiquities and refined his unique engraving style. His ability to translate the three-dimensional quality of stone into a two-dimensional print demonstrates his technical mastery. This print serves as a record of the Vénus de Médicis as it appeared in the seventeenth century, capturing the proportions and the specific contrapposto stance that defined the classical ideal. The work remains a study in the economy of line, showing how minimal marks can convey complex physical presence without the need for dense, layered shading techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434580578639,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434594177359,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434594210127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434594242895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434594275663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434594308431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434594341199,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434594373967,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434594406735,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434594439503,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434594472271,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434594505039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Statue-of-Venus_Poster_CompositorV1_1786189453060.jpg?v=1786313238"},{"product_id":"title-page-for-the-bible-claude-mellan","title":"Title-page for the Bible - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Claude Mellan, featuring a complex religious allegory with God the Father and an angel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Claude Mellan serves as a title-page for a seventeenth-century Bible. Mellan, a French draughtsman and engraver, developed a distinct technique characterised by the use of a single, swelling line to create form and shadow, rather than the traditional method of cross-hatching. This approach allows for a remarkable clarity in the modelling of figures and drapery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts a celestial scene with God the Father positioned at the top, arms raised in a gesture of benediction. Below, an angel sits to the left, writing in a large open book, while a figure draped in heavy cloth stands to the right, holding a small sphinx. The inclusion of the sphinx suggests a connection to ancient wisdom or the mysteries of the Old Testament, contrasting with the divine revelation represented above. The entire scene is contained within a decorative border, providing a structured frame for the theological narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan spent significant time in Rome, where he absorbed the influence of Italian masters. His work displays the precision and theatricality associated with the Baroque period. The radiating light behind the central figure of God creates a sense of depth and spiritual presence, achieved through the meticulous arrangement of parallel lines that follow the contours of the forms. This print demonstrates his technical control and his ability to render complex textures, from the soft folds of the angel's robes to the solid, monumental presence of the standing figure. The work remains a fine example of seventeenth-century printmaking, where technical innovation meets classical composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434604564815,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434611511631,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434611544399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434611577167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434611609935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434611642703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434611675471,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434611708239,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434611741007,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434611773775,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434611806543,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434611839311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Title-page-for-the-Bible_Poster_CompositorV1_1786190886010.jpg?v=1786313630"},{"product_id":"saint-francis-claude-mellan","title":"Saint Francis - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined seventeenth-century engraving by Claude Mellan, depicting Saint Francis in prayer with the artist's signature mastery of line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Claude Mellan depicts Saint Francis of Assisi in a moment of quiet devotion. The saint is shown kneeling in profile, his hands clasped in prayer before a simple wooden cross. His expression is one of concentration, and his posture suggests a deep engagement with his surroundings. In the background, a second, smaller figure in a hooded habit stands near a tree, providing a sense of scale and atmosphere to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan is recognised for his technical mastery of the burin. He often employed a technique involving a single, continuous line that varies in thickness to create form, shadow, and volume. This approach allows for a remarkable clarity in the rendering of textures, from the rough fabric of the saint's habit to the organic surfaces of the earth and foliage. The composition is balanced, with the figure of Saint Francis occupying the foreground while the background elements recede into a soft, atmospheric distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work reflects the aesthetic values of the seventeenth-century French school, where precision and clarity were highly prized. Mellan spent time in Rome, where he absorbed the influence of contemporary Italian masters, yet he maintained a distinct style that favoured clean lines over dense cross-hatching. This print demonstrates his ability to convey emotional weight through minimal means, relying on the subtle modulation of line to define the contours of the face and the folds of the clothing. The inclusion of Latin text at the base of the image identifies the subject and the patron, a common practice for prints of this period intended for circulation among collectors and religious institutions. This piece offers a clear example of the technical rigour and stylistic refinement that defined Mellan's career as one of the most skilled engravers of his generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434621407567,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434629337423,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434629370191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434629402959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434629435727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434629468495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434629501263,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434629534031,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434629566799,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434629599567,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434629632335,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434629665103,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-Francis_Poster_CompositorV1_1786191272156.jpg?v=1786314083"},{"product_id":"intellect-memory-will-claude-mellan","title":"Intellect, Memory, Will - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Baroque allegory by Claude Mellan, depicting the three faculties of the soul through precise engraving and classical symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allegorical print by Claude Mellan, a master of the French Baroque, depicts the three faculties of the soul: Intellect, Memory, and Will. Mellan, who spent significant time in Rome, developed a unique technique of engraving that relied on a single, swelling line to create form and shadow, though this work demonstrates his broader mastery of tonal variation and classical composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene presents a structured, philosophical narrative. A central winged figure, representing the Intellect, is flanked by two other personifications. To the left, a figure with a flame atop his head represents Memory, actively recording or reflecting upon the past. To the right, the Will sits in a state of contemplation, positioned near a stone plinth. Small putti hover in the background, adding a sense of movement to the otherwise static, intellectual arrangement. The setting includes classical architectural fragments and foliage, typical of the period's interest in antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan's precision is evident in the rendering of the figures and the drapery. The composition balances the three subjects through careful placement and gesture. The lower portion of the print features a cartouche with Latin inscriptions, which provide context for the allegorical figures, linking the visual elements to the theological and philosophical discourse of the seventeenth century. The work reflects the period's preference for complex, layered symbolism, where every element serves a specific purpose in the overall conceptual framework. As a printmaker, Mellan was highly regarded for his ability to translate the qualities of drawing into the medium of copperplate engraving, achieving a clarity that few of his contemporaries could match. This print is a fine example of his technical skill and his engagement with the intellectual currents of his time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434621538639,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434626322767,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434626355535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434626388303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434626421071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434626453839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434626486607,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434626519375,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434626552143,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434626584911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434626617679,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434626650447,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Intellect-Memory-Will_Poster_CompositorV1_1786191038242.jpg?v=1786314108"},{"product_id":"god-appearing-to-moses-in-the-burning-bush-claude-mellan","title":"God Appearing to Moses in the Burning Bush - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1663 etching by Claude Mellan depicting the biblical encounter between Moses and the divine, rendered with the artist's signature linear technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Claude Mellan, dated 1663, depicts the biblical encounter between God and Moses at the burning bush. Mellan, a French engraver and painter, is recognised for his distinct approach to line work. In this composition, he employs his characteristic technique of using single, swelling lines to define form and shadow, rather than traditional cross-hatching. This method creates a sense of clarity and luminosity within the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoses is shown kneeling on the ground, his posture conveying humility and awe as he approaches the divine presence. The figure of God emerges from the flames, gesturing towards the prophet. The surrounding environment is rendered with minimal detail, allowing the focus to remain on the interaction between the two figures. The flames are depicted with flowing, rhythmic lines that suggest movement and heat, while the landscape remains sparse, typical of Mellan's preference for clean, uncluttered compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan spent a significant portion of his career in Rome, where he absorbed the influence of Italian masters. His work often displays a balance between the dramatic intensity of the Baroque period and a refined, classical restraint. This print is an example of his technical precision, where the economy of line serves to heighten the narrative tension of the scene. The inscription at the bottom confirms the artist's hand and the date of production. As a master of the burin, Mellan influenced the development of printmaking in seventeenth-century France, moving away from the dense, tonal textures common in the work of his contemporaries towards a more linear and graphic aesthetic. This piece offers a clear view into his mature style, where the interplay of light and shadow is achieved through the careful manipulation of line weight and spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434635170127,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434671935823,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434671968591,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434672001359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434672034127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434672066895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434672099663,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434672132431,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434672165199,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434672197967,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434672230735,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434672263503,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/God-Appearing-to-Moses-in-the-Burning-Bush_Poster_CompositorV1_1786191486152.jpg?v=1786314610"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-maddalena-corvina-claude-mellan","title":"Portrait of Maddalena Corvina - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1636 engraving by Claude Mellan depicting the Italian miniaturist Maddalena Corvina, rendered with the artist's signature single-line shading technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Claude Mellan depicts the Italian artist Maddalena Corvina. Produced in Rome in 1636, the work demonstrates Mellan's technical mastery of the burin. He is known for his singular approach to shading, which relies on varying the thickness of a single line rather than using traditional cross-hatching techniques. This method creates a subtle, sculptural quality across the subject's face and clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaddalena Corvina, a painter and miniaturist, is presented within an oval frame. The inscription surrounding the portrait identifies her profession and status as a Roman artist. Mellan captures her likeness with a direct gaze, her hair styled in soft curls, and a simple necklace adorning her neck. The background consists of horizontal lines that provide a neutral field, ensuring the focus remains entirely on the sitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan spent a significant portion of his career in Rome, where he absorbed the influence of contemporary Italian masters. His prints are valued for their clarity and precision. This portrait serves as a record of a female artist active during the seventeenth century, documenting both her appearance and her professional identity. The composition is balanced and restrained, reflecting the classical tendencies that persisted alongside the more dramatic elements of the Baroque period. The print remains a fine example of seventeenth-century portraiture, showcasing the artist's ability to render texture and form through controlled, rhythmic line work. The lower margin includes publication details, noting its later distribution in Paris by the print dealer Odieuvre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434643001679,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434674557263,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434674590031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434674622799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434674655567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434674688335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434674721103,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434674753871,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434674786639,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434674819407,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434674852175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434674884943,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Maddalena-Corvina_Poster_CompositorV1_1786191622515.jpg?v=1786314783"},{"product_id":"self-portrait-claude-mellan","title":"Self-Portrait - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA self-portrait by French master Claude Mellan, demonstrating his unique engraving technique of using a single, continuous line to model form and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis self-portrait by Claude Mellan, dated 1635, displays the technical mastery that defined his career as a printmaker. Mellan is known for his unique approach to engraving, specifically his rejection of traditional cross-hatching. Instead, he utilised a single, continuous line of varying thickness to create form, shadow, and volume. This method requires immense precision, as the depth of tone is controlled entirely by the pressure and spacing of the burin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe portrait captures the artist in his late thirties, presenting a direct gaze towards the viewer. He wears a period-appropriate lace collar and a draped cloak, rendered with the fluid, swelling lines that became his signature. The background consists of a fine, uniform grid, which provides a neutral contrast to the organic curves of his features and clothing. This choice of background serves to push the figure forward, creating a sense of presence without the need for complex environmental detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the portrait, a cartouche contains the Latin inscription: CLAVDIVS MELLAN NATIONE GALIVS PICTOR ET INCISOR. This text identifies the subject as a French painter and engraver, confirming the work as a deliberate statement of his professional identity. The print was produced during his time in Rome, where he spent several years refining his craft and interacting with the artistic circles of the period. His ability to model light and shadow using only the width of a single line remains a subject of study for print historians. This museum-grade reproduction captures the fine detail of the original plate, allowing for an examination of the singular line work that characterises Mellan's contribution to seventeenth-century printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434664890703,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434722136399,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434722169167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434722201935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434722234703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434722267471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434722300239,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434722333007,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434722365775,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434722398543,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434722431311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434722464079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Self-Portrait_Poster_CompositorV1_1786191846864.jpg?v=1786315013"},{"product_id":"saint-alexis-claude-mellan","title":"Saint Alexis - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1649 engraving by Claude Mellan depicting the death of Saint Alexis, rendered with the artist's signature swelling-line technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaude Mellan, a French engraver and painter, produced this work in 1649. The print depicts the death of Saint Alexis, a figure from Christian hagiography who lived as a beggar beneath the stairs of his own family home in Rome. Mellan employs his characteristic technique of swelling lines, where the width of the stroke varies to create volume and shadow without the use of cross-hatching. This approach results in a clean, sculptural quality that defines the forms of the figures and the architectural setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into two distinct zones. In the foreground, the saint lies recumbent, his body angled across the lower portion of the frame. He holds a crucifix, and his expression is one of quiet resignation. Behind him, a staircase leads to an upper level where a figure observes the scene. To the right, an archway opens onto a distant view of a Roman street, where a procession of figures moves through the space. The light source, represented by a circular sun or halo above the stairs, casts rays that illuminate the scene with a controlled, atmospheric clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan spent significant time in Rome, where he absorbed the influence of Italian masters. His work is noted for its technical precision and the economy of his line. By avoiding the dense, overlapping marks common in the period, he achieves a luminosity that allows the paper to function as an active element of the image. This print demonstrates his ability to balance narrative detail with a disciplined, minimalist aesthetic. The Latin inscription at the base, S. ALEXIVS ROMANVS, identifies the subject, anchoring the print within the tradition of devotional imagery while displaying the technical innovation that defined Mellan's career in the seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434741961039,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434810020175,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434810052943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434810085711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434810118479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434810151247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434810184015,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434810216783,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434810249551,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434810282319,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434810315087,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434810347855,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-Alexis_Poster_CompositorV1_1786191996519.jpg?v=1786315971"},{"product_id":"saint-genevieve-as-a-shepherdess-claude-mellan","title":"Saint Genevieve as a Shepherdess - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1680 engraving by Claude Mellan depicting Saint Genevieve, rendered using the artist's signature single-line technique to create form and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaude Mellan, a French draughtsman and engraver, produced this work in 1680. It depicts Saint Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris, in her traditional role as a shepherdess. The composition shows the saint seated beneath the boughs of large trees, her head resting on her hand as she reads a book. A shepherd's crook rests against her shoulder, while her flock grazes in the surrounding field. The Latin inscription at the base, 'Pascitur et pascit', translates to 'She feeds and is fed', a reference to her spiritual and pastoral duties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan is recognised for his unique approach to engraving. Rather than using traditional cross-hatching to create shadow and volume, he employed a single, continuous swelling line. By varying the thickness and spacing of this single line, he achieved a sense of form and light that remains distinct in the history of printmaking. This technique requires immense control and precision, as the artist must calculate the pressure of the burin to dictate the depth of tone across the entire surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is quiet and contemplative. The trees provide a natural frame for the figure, while the background recedes into a soft, atmospheric distance. The sheep are rendered with simple, clear lines that maintain the clarity of the overall image. This print demonstrates Mellan's ability to combine technical innovation with the serene, devotional subject matter common to the seventeenth-century French school. The work is a fine example of his mature style, where the economy of line serves to clarify the narrative rather than obscure it with unnecessary detail. The print remains a study in the potential of the engraved line to capture both the texture of bark and the softness of fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434778202447,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434858582351,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434858615119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434858647887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434858680655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434858713423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434858746191,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434858778959,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434858811727,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434858844495,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434858877263,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434858910031,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-Genevieve-as-a-Shepherdess_Poster_CompositorV1_1786192326093.jpg?v=1786316547"},{"product_id":"henri-louis-habert-de-montmor-claude-mellan","title":"Henri-Louis Habert de Montmor - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1642 portrait engraving of Henri-Louis Habert de Montmor by the French master Claude Mellan, showcasing his signature single-line technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait engraving by Claude Mellan depicts Henri-Louis Habert de Montmor, a notable French scholar and patron of the sciences. Executed in 1642, the work demonstrates the technical precision for which Mellan is recognised. The artist employed a distinctive method of engraving, using a single, swelling line to create form and shadow, rather than the traditional cross-hatching techniques common among his contemporaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject is presented within an oval frame, a standard format for seventeenth-century portraiture. His gaze is directed towards the viewer, while his attire, including the plain white collar and academic or legal robes, reflects the sober fashion of the period. The inscription at the base provides the subject's name in Latin, alongside the artist's signature. Mellan's ability to render the texture of the fabric and the soft curls of the hair through controlled line weight is evident throughout the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaude Mellan spent several years in Rome, where he studied under Simon Vouet and was influenced by the work of Francesco Villamena. Upon his return to France, he became a prominent figure in the Parisian art scene, serving as a draughtsman and engraver to Louis XIV. This print is a representative example of his mature style, where the economy of line achieves a high degree of naturalism. The clarity of the image and the restraint in the modelling of the face demonstrate his mastery of the burin. 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Mellan was a master of the burin, often employing a singular, swelling line to create form and shadow without the use of cross-hatching. In this composition, three female figures, representing the Graces, stand in a classical arrangement. They support a central medallion containing a portrait of Balthasar de Vias, while simultaneously holding a scroll inscribed with his name. The figures are rendered with a clarity typical of the mid-seventeenth-century French school, set against a backdrop of stylised, swirling clouds that provide a sense of atmospheric depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work functions as an allegorical frontispiece or commemorative print. The inclusion of the portrait within the medallion, held aloft by the mythological figures, elevates the subject, Balthasar de Vias, within a framework of classical tradition. Mellan's ability to model the human form through controlled line weight is evident in the subtle transitions of light across the figures. The composition is balanced and symmetrical, reflecting the formal rigour of the period. The engraving captures the intersection of classical mythology and contemporary portraiture, a common practice in the seventeenth century for honouring individuals of status. The print remains a clear example of Mellan's distinctive approach to engraving, where the economy of line dictates the volume and texture of the subjects depicted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434893578575,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434919006543,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434919039311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434919072079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434919104847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434919137615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434919170383,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434919203151,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434919235919,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434919268687,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434919301455,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434919334223,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Three-Graces_Poster_CompositorV1_1786193047076.jpg?v=1786317866"},{"product_id":"arms-of-france-with-law-and-sincerity-claude-mellan","title":"Arms of France with Law and Sincerity - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1664 engraving by Claude Mellan depicting the French royal arms flanked by allegorical figures of Law and Sincerity, commissioned for the Parisian notaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Claude Mellan, dated 1664, functions as an allegorical representation of the legal profession in seventeenth-century Paris. The composition is structured around a central cartouche bearing the royal arms of France, which is flanked by two female figures. These figures embody the virtues of Law and Sincerity, concepts central to the identity of the Parisian notaries for whom the work was commissioned. The figure on the left holds a book, signifying the written statutes and legal codes, while the figure on the right carries an olive branch, a traditional symbol of peace and honesty. Two putti hover above the central shield, adding a decorative element characteristic of the period. Below the shield, a mask is integrated into the scrollwork, a common motif in French Baroque design that adds a sense of theatricality to the formal arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan is recognised for his technical precision, particularly his mastery of the burin. Unlike many of his contemporaries who relied on cross-hatching to create shadow, Mellan often employed a single, continuous line that varied in thickness to define form and volume. This specific work demonstrates his ability to balance complex iconography with a clear, orderly composition. The inscription at the base identifies the intended audience: the Dean, Syndics, and community of Notaries at the Châtelet of Paris. The print serves as a formal emblem for this professional body, combining heraldic display with classical allegory. The clean lines and balanced symmetry reflect the aesthetic values of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV, where order and clarity were highly prized in both visual arts and civic administration. This piece remains a fine example of seventeenth-century printmaking, documenting the intersection of professional identity and state symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434907308367,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435005546831,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435005579599,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435005612367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435005645135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435005677903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435005710671,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435005743439,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435005776207,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435005808975,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435005841743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435005874511,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Arms-of-France-with-Law-and-Sincerity_Poster_CompositorV1_1786193201318.jpg?v=1786318243"},{"product_id":"frontispiece-the-sacred-pentecost-sermon-claude-mellan","title":"Frontispiece: The Sacred Pentecost Sermon - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Claude Mellan, depicting the allegorical contrast between the Law of Love and the Law of Fear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Claude Mellan serves as a frontispiece for a theological text, likely related to the Pentecost. Mellan, a French artist who spent significant time in Rome, developed a unique method of engraving that relies on a single, continuous line to create form and shadow. While this piece employs more traditional cross-hatching, it demonstrates his mastery of the burin and his ability to render complex allegorical scenes with clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition presents a dual narrative. On the left, a winged figure, representing the Law of Love, points toward a tablet inscribed with 'LEX AMORIS IN MONTE SION'. Above this figure, flames descend from the sky, a direct reference to the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. On the right, a figure in Roman military attire kneels before a second tablet, which reads 'LEX TIMORIS IN MONTE SINAI'. This figure represents the Old Law, or the Law of Fear, associated with the revelation on Mount Sinai. The contrast between the two figures, one dynamic and illuminated, the other grounded and sombre, illustrates the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan's technical precision is evident in the rendering of the figures, the textures of the drapery, and the atmospheric depiction of the mountainous background. The work functions as a visual summary of the theological arguments contained within the book it introduces. By juxtaposing the two mountains, Zion and Sinai, Mellan provides a clear visual shorthand for the Christian doctrine of the period. The print is a fine example of seventeenth-century book illustration, where the frontispiece was often used to establish the intellectual and spiritual tone of the publication. The clarity of the line work and the balanced arrangement of the figures reflect the disciplined approach Mellan brought to his printmaking practice throughout his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434949972303,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435000992079,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435001024847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435001057615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435001090383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435001123151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435001155919,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435001188687,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435001221455,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435001254223,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435001286991,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435001319759,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Frontispiece_-The-Sacred-Pentecost-Sermon_Poster_CompositorV1_1786192570125.jpg?v=1786318764"},{"product_id":"father-joseph-claude-mellan","title":"Father Joseph - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise seventeenth-century engraving by Claude Mellan, depicting the Capuchin friar Father Joseph with masterful line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Claude Mellan depicts François Leclerc du Tremblay, known as Father Joseph, a Capuchin friar and influential political figure in seventeenth-century France. Mellan, a master of the burin, demonstrates his technical precision through the use of swelling lines to create form and shadow. Unlike many of his contemporaries who relied on cross-hatching, Mellan achieved depth and volume by varying the thickness of a single line. This method produces a clean, sculptural quality that defines the folds of the friar's habit and the contours of his face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject is shown in profile, his hands clasped in prayer before a crucifix. The composition is austere, reflecting the ascetic life of the Capuchin order. The inscription at the base identifies the subject as the Provincial of Touraine and founder of the Calvarian nuns, noting his death on 18 December 1638. The text serves as both a memorial and a formal identification of the sitter, a common practice in seventeenth-century portrait prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan spent several years in Rome, where he absorbed the influence of Italian masters, yet he developed a distinct style that prioritised clarity and structural integrity. His work remains a study in the economy of means. By avoiding dense networks of lines, he allows the paper to breathe, creating a luminous effect that highlights the subject's features. This print is an example of the high level of craftsmanship associated with French printmaking during the reign of Louis XIII. It offers a glimpse into the intersection of religious devotion and political power in the early modern period, captured with the precision of a skilled engraver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434961146191,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435031630159,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435031662927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435031695695,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435031728463,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435031761231,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435031793999,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435031826767,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435031859535,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435031892303,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435031925071,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435031957839,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Father-Joseph_Poster_CompositorV1_1786193451788.jpg?v=1786318887"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-nicolas-fouquet-claude-mellan","title":"Portrait of Nicolas Fouquet - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise 1660 engraving by Claude Mellan, depicting the French statesman Nicolas Fouquet within a formal, heraldic oval frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Claude Mellan depicts Nicolas Fouquet, the powerful Superintendent of Finances under Louis XIV. Mellan, a French draughtsman and engraver, achieved recognition for his technical precision and his unique approach to shading. Rather than using traditional cross-hatching, he often employed a single, continuous line that varied in thickness to create form and volume. This specific portrait captures Fouquet within an oval frame, resting upon a stone plinth adorned with his heraldic squirrel emblem and cornucopias filled with fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the conventions of seventeenth-century official portraiture. Fouquet is presented in a three-quarter view, wearing the sober attire appropriate for his administrative station. The Latin inscription surrounding the oval identifies his titles, reinforcing his status within the French court before his eventual fall from grace. The clarity of the line work demonstrates Mellan's mastery of the burin, a tool he used with exceptional control to define the textures of the subject's hair, the fabric of his collar, and the smooth surface of the stone architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, the print offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the Ancien Régime. The inclusion of the squirrel, a pun on the name Fouquet, provides a personal touch to an otherwise formal presentation. The work remains a fine example of the portrait engraving tradition in France, where the artist balanced the requirements of likeness with the decorative demands of the frame and cartouche. Collectors of seventeenth-century prints will appreciate the technical discipline required to execute such a portrait without the reliance on standard tonal layering techniques. The print provides a clear view of the sitter's features, rendered with a restraint that defines the Baroque style in its more classical, French manifestation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435029008719,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435042443599,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435042476367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435042509135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435042541903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435042574671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435042607439,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435042640207,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435042672975,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435042705743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435042738511,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435042771279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Nicolas-Fouquet_Poster_CompositorV1_1786193946507.jpg?v=1786319572"},{"product_id":"saint-augustine-claude-mellan","title":"Saint Augustine - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seventeenth-century engraving by Claude Mellan depicting Saint Augustine in prayer, rendered with the artist's signature single-line technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Claude Mellan depicts Saint Augustine in a moment of spiritual contemplation. Mellan, a French printmaker active during the seventeenth century, is recognised for his technical mastery of the burin. He often employed a singular, swelling line to create form and shadow, a technique that avoids traditional cross-hatching. In this composition, the saint kneels beneath a fig tree, his gaze directed upwards. His hands are clasped in prayer, and his expression conveys a sense of internal focus. The surrounding environment includes a walled garden and a distant figure, providing a sense of scale and setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print includes Latin inscriptions, which were common in devotional works of the period. The text references the saint's internal struggle and his eventual conversion. The lines of the engraving follow the contours of the figure and the bark of the tree, demonstrating Mellan's ability to render texture through line weight alone. The light source appears to emanate from above, casting soft shadows across the saint's robes and the rocky ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaude Mellan spent time in Rome, where he studied the works of Italian masters. This influence is visible in the classical treatment of the figure and the balanced composition. His approach to engraving was highly individual, prioritising the clarity of the line over the dense tonal variations found in the work of his contemporaries. This print is an example of his mature style, where the economy of means produces a clear, readable image. The work remains a study in the application of line to define volume and emotion within a religious narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435043262799,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435060367695,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435060400463,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435060433231,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435060465999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435060498767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435060531535,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435060564303,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435060597071,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435060629839,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435060662607,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435060695375,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-Augustine_Poster_CompositorV1_1786194564596.jpg?v=1786319782"},{"product_id":"the-council-of-ephesus-claude-mellan","title":"The Council of Ephesus - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Claude Mellan depicting a formal ecclesiastical council, rendered with the artist's signature single-line technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Claude Mellan depicts a formal ecclesiastical gathering, specifically the Council of Ephesus. Mellan, a French draughtsman and engraver active during the seventeenth century, developed a distinct technique characterised by the use of a single, swelling line to create form and shadow, rather than traditional cross-hatching. This approach is evident in the subtle modelling of the figures and the architectural space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is arranged with a central table holding an open book, positioned beneath a radiant dove representing the Holy Spirit. A kneeling figure in the foreground presents a document to a seated bishop, while other clergy members observe from the periphery. The architectural setting features rounded arches and columns, providing a sense of depth and order to the scene. Mellan's ability to render texture and volume through his unique linear method demonstrates his technical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, Mellan spent significant time in Rome, where he absorbed the influence of Italian masters before returning to Paris. His work often reflects the clarity and restraint associated with the French classical tradition of the period. This print captures the solemnity of a theological assembly, focusing on the interaction between the participants and the symbolic presence of the divine. The clean lines and balanced composition reflect the artist's focus on clarity of form. The work remains a clear example of the technical experimentation occurring within seventeenth-century printmaking, where artists sought new ways to translate the qualities of drawing into the medium of engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435056173391,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435065708879,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435065741647,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435065774415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435065807183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435065839951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435065872719,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435065905487,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435065938255,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435065971023,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435066003791,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435066036559,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Council-of-Ephesus_Poster_CompositorV1_1786195080743.jpg?v=1786319994"},{"product_id":"assumption-of-saint-paul-claude-mellan","title":"Assumption of Saint Paul - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful seventeenth-century engraving by Claude Mellan, depicting the spiritual elevation of Saint Paul through precise, singular line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaude Mellan, a French draughtsman and engraver, produced this work during his time in Rome. The engraving depicts Saint Paul in a moment of spiritual elevation, surrounded by clouds and cherubic figures. Mellan is recognised for his technical mastery, particularly his development of a unique engraving style that relies on varying the thickness of a single line to create form and shadow, rather than using traditional cross-hatching techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this composition, the figure of Saint Paul occupies the centre, his body angled upwards with arms outstretched in a gesture of divine reception. The anatomical rendering is precise, reflecting the influence of the classical tradition prevalent in seventeenth-century Roman art. The surrounding clouds are rendered with soft, swelling lines that provide a sense of volume and ethereal atmosphere. The cherubs, emerging from the base of the composition, add a sense of scale and religious narrative to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Latin inscription, 'Sive in corpore sive extra corpus nescio', refers to the Second Epistle to the Corinthians, where Paul describes his vision of being caught up into the third heaven. Mellan captures this mystical experience through a restrained, monochromatic palette that focuses the viewer on the interplay of light and shadow across the saint's musculature and the drapery. The work demonstrates the artist's ability to achieve tonal depth through the manipulation of line weight alone, a method that distinguishes his oeuvre from his contemporaries. This print is a fine example of the technical rigour and stylistic clarity that defined Mellan's contribution to the printmaking traditions of the Baroque period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435056894287,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435080487247,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435080520015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435080552783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435080585551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435080618319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435080651087,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435080683855,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435080716623,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435080749391,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435080782159,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435080814927,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Assumption-of-Saint-Paul_Poster_CompositorV1_1786195861255.jpg?v=1786320025"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-nicolas-claude-fabri-de-peiresc-claude-mellan","title":"Portrait of Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise seventeenth-century engraving by Claude Mellan, depicting the French polymath Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc using the artist's signature single-line technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Claude Mellan depicts Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc, a French scholar and polymath. Mellan is recognised for his unique approach to the burin, where he eschewed traditional cross-hatching in favour of a single, continuous line that varies in thickness to create form and shadow. This technique results in a clean, sculptural quality that defines the subject with remarkable clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeiresc is shown in a bust-length portrait, wearing the traditional attire of a councillor to the Parlement of Aix. His expression is one of intellectual focus, with his gaze directed slightly away from the viewer. The lines of the engraving follow the contours of his face and beard, demonstrating Mellan's control over the copper plate. The background consists of horizontal lines, which provide a neutral setting that allows the figure to emerge from the surface of the paper. Below the portrait, the inscription provides biographical details, identifying the sitter and his dates of birth and death. This work is a fine example of seventeenth-century French portraiture, where the precision of the printmaker serves to document the likeness of a significant historical figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan spent time in Rome, where he developed his singular style under the influence of Simon Vouet and the Italian masters. His work is noted for its economy of means, as he avoids the dense layering of lines common in the period. This portrait of Peiresc remains a primary reference for the appearance of the scholar, who was a central figure in the European Republic of Letters. The print captures both the physical features and the gravity of the subject, reflecting the scholarly culture of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435062628687,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435075965263,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435075998031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435076030799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435076063567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435076096335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435076129103,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435076161871,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435076194639,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435076227407,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435076260175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435076292943,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Nicolas-Claude-Fabri-de-Peiresc_Poster_CompositorV1_1786195436411.jpg?v=1786320096"},{"product_id":"christ-carried-to-the-grave-claude-mellan","title":"Christ Carried to the Grave - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1675 etching by Claude Mellan depicting the burial of Christ, rendered with the artist's signature single-stroke linear technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Claude Mellan, dated 1675, depicts the solemn procession of Christ to the tomb. Mellan, a French engraver active during the seventeenth century, developed a unique technique characterised by the use of single-stroke lines to create form and shadow. This work demonstrates his ability to manage complex compositions with a restrained, linear approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is divided into two distinct zones. In the middle ground, a group of figures carries the body of Christ toward a burial site. The background shows the distant crosses of Golgotha, providing a narrative link to the preceding events of the Passion. In the foreground, Mellan introduces a more visceral element: a figure emerging from an open grave, surrounded by skeletal remains. This inclusion refers to the biblical account of the resurrection of the saints following the death of Christ, a detail that adds a layer of theological complexity to the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan avoids heavy cross-hatching, preferring instead to vary the thickness and spacing of his lines to define the rocky terrain and the drapery of the figures. The result is a clear, luminous quality that distinguishes his work from the denser, more painterly prints of his contemporaries. The composition balances the quiet movement of the funeral procession with the stark, static presence of the foreground figures. The Latin inscription at the bottom provides context, referencing the earthquake and the opening of the tombs described in the Gospel of Matthew. This print remains an example of the technical precision and narrative clarity that defined Mellan's later career in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435090776399,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435095003471,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435095036239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435095069007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435095101775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435095134543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435095167311,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435095200079,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435095232847,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435095265615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435095298383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435095331151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Christ-Carried-to-the-Grave_Poster_CompositorV1_1786196354327.jpg?v=1786320512"},{"product_id":"christ-crowned-with-thorns-led-to-punishment-claude-mellan","title":"Christ, Crowned with Thorns, Led to Punishment - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1659 engraving by Claude Mellan depicting Christ led to his punishment, rendered with the artist's signature technique of varying line thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaude Mellan, a French engraver and painter, produced this work in 1659. It depicts the biblical narrative of Christ being led to his punishment, wearing the crown of thorns. Mellan is recognised for his technical mastery of the burin, particularly his ability to create form and volume through the variation of line thickness rather than traditional cross-hatching. This technique is evident in the musculature of Christ and the surrounding atmospheric clouds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition places Christ in the centre, his body angled forward as he is guided by soldiers. His expression is one of resignation and sorrow. To the left, a group of cherubic figures observes the scene, providing a contrast to the harsh reality of the soldiers on the right. The Latin inscription, 'Pater ignosce illis non enim sciunt quid faciunt' (Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do), is integrated into the halo surrounding Christ's head, a characteristic detail of Mellan's graphic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan spent a significant portion of his career in Rome, where he absorbed the influence of Italian masters. This exposure informed his approach to light and shadow, which he translated into the monochromatic medium of engraving with precision. The print demonstrates his capacity to render complex human anatomy and emotional states through a disciplined, singular stroke. The background is filled with swirling clouds that suggest a turbulent environment, further directing the viewer's attention to the central figure. This engraving remains a representative example of 17th-century French printmaking, reflecting the period's interest in classical form and religious iconography. The work is executed with a clarity that allows the viewer to observe the deliberate placement of every line, showcasing the artist's control over the copper plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435092513103,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435096150351,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435096183119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435096215887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435096248655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435096281423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435096314191,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435096346959,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435096379727,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435096412495,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435096445263,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435096478031,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Christ-Crowned-with-Thorns-Led-to-Punishment_Poster_CompositorV1_1786196891716.jpg?v=1786320556"},{"product_id":"henricaea-maria-de-bunde-frontenac-claude-mellan","title":"Henricaea Maria de Bunde-Frontenac - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined seventeenth-century portrait engraving by French master Claude Mellan, depicting Henricaea Maria de Bunde-Frontenac with characteristic precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait engraving by Claude Mellan depicts Henricaea Maria de Bunde-Frontenac, a figure of the seventeenth-century French aristocracy. Mellan, a master of the burin, is recognised for his unique approach to engraving, which often eschewed traditional cross-hatching in favour of single, swelling lines to create form and shadow. This technique is visible in the subtle modelling of the subject's face and the texture of her garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject is presented within an oval frame, a common convention for portraiture of the period. She wears a gown adorned with delicate lace trim and a simple pearl necklace, reflecting the fashion of the French court during the mid-seventeenth century. Her expression is calm, and her gaze is directed towards the viewer, providing a direct connection across the centuries. The composition is clean and focused, allowing the precision of the engraving to take precedence over extraneous detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan spent significant time in Rome, where he absorbed the influence of Italian masters, before returning to Paris to serve as a printmaker to the French court. His work is characterised by a clarity of line that distinguishes him from his contemporaries. This print, dated 1642, captures the technical rigour and stylistic restraint that defined his career. The inclusion of a cartouche at the base, containing the subject's name and a dedication, follows the formal traditions of seventeenth-century printmaking. This piece offers a glimpse into the portraiture practices of the era, where the skill of the engraver was as important as the likeness of the sitter. The print remains a fine example of the technical capabilities of the period, demonstrating how light and volume could be rendered through the disciplined application of the burin on copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435101196623,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435110994255,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435111027023,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435111059791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435111092559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435111125327,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435111158095,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435111190863,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435111223631,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435111256399,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435111289167,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435111321935,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Henricaea-Maria-de-Bunde-Frontenac_Poster_CompositorV1_1786196772527.jpg?v=1786320671"},{"product_id":"saint-anne-surrounded-by-saints-claude-mellan","title":"Saint Anne Surrounded by Saints - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1648 engraving by Claude Mellan, depicting Saint Anne and other figures with the artist's signature fluid line technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Claude Mellan, dated 1648, demonstrates the artist's mastery of the burin. Mellan is recognised for his unique approach to engraving, often employing a single, swelling line to create form and shadow, rather than the traditional cross-hatching methods common among his contemporaries. In this composition, the figures are arranged with a sense of quiet gravity, their drapery rendered with fluid, rhythmic lines that define the volume of their garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject depicts Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary, positioned centrally among other figures. The Latin inscription at the base, 'SS. B. V. PARENTES ET SPONSVS CVM DVOBVS QVOS VT FILIOS DILEXIT', provides context for the figures, identifying the parents of the Blessed Virgin and her spouse, Joseph, alongside others. The figures stand upon a cloud-like base, suggesting a celestial or visionary setting. Above, subtle rays of light descend from the upper left, adding a sense of divine presence without overwhelming the clarity of the figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan spent a significant period in Rome, where he absorbed the influence of Italian masters. This experience is evident in the classical proportions and the balanced, dignified posture of the subjects. The print is a fine example of seventeenth-century French printmaking, where technical precision meets a restrained, devotional aesthetic. The absence of heavy shading allows the paper's texture to remain visible, contributing to the overall luminosity of the work. This piece offers a clear view into the stylistic innovations of an artist who sought to simplify the mechanics of engraving while maintaining a high degree of descriptive power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435101524303,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435114828111,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435114860879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435114893647,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435114926415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435114959183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435114991951,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435115024719,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435115057487,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435115090255,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435115123023,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435115155791,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-Anne-Surrounded-by-Saints_Poster_CompositorV1_1786197193204.jpg?v=1786320678"},{"product_id":"jean-habert-de-montmor-claude-mellan","title":"Jean Habert de Montmor - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1640 engraving by Claude Mellan, featuring a formal portrait of Jean Habert de Montmor surrounded by allegorical putti and memento mori symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Claude Mellan, dated 1640, depicts Jean Habert de Montmor, a figure of note in seventeenth-century French society. Mellan is recognised for his distinct approach to the burin, often employing a single, continuous line to model form and shadow, a technique that creates a unique visual texture. In this portrait, the subject is presented within an oval frame, a common convention for formal portraiture of the period. The composition is flanked by two putti, who introduce allegorical elements to the scene. One putto rests near a skull, a traditional memento mori symbol, while the other holds a torch, suggesting themes of mortality and remembrance. Above the portrait, drapery and a funerary urn further reinforce the commemorative nature of the work. The Latin inscription below provides biographical details, identifying the subject and the artist. Mellan, who spent time in Rome, absorbed the influence of Italian masters, yet his work retains a precision that is characteristic of the French school. The clarity of the line work allows for a subtle rendering of the subject's features, from the texture of his collar to the expression on his face. This print offers a view into the aesthetic values of the era, where portraiture functioned as both a record of identity and a vehicle for symbolic expression. The balance between the central portrait and the surrounding decorative motifs demonstrates the artist's control over the medium. Collectors of seventeenth-century prints will appreciate the technical skill required to achieve such tonal variation through line alone, without the use of cross-hatching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435120431439,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435129246031,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435129278799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435129311567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435129344335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435129377103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435129409871,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435129442639,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435129475407,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435129508175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435129540943,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435129573711,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Jean-Habert-de-Montmor_Poster_CompositorV1_1786197380195.jpg?v=1786320952"},{"product_id":"infant-christ-lying-on-a-bed-of-straw-claude-mellan","title":"Infant Christ Lying on a Bed of Straw - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1652 engraving by Claude Mellan depicting the infant Christ, notable for the artist's signature technique of using single, swelling lines to create form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaude Mellan, a French engraver and painter, produced this work in 1652. The print depicts the infant Christ resting upon a bed of straw, surrounded by a celestial arrangement of cherubs emerging from clouds. Mellan is recognised for his unique approach to the burin, often employing a single, continuous line to model form and shadow, a technique that creates a distinct visual texture across the surface of his prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this composition, the artist balances the humble nature of the manger with the divine presence of the figures above. The infant is rendered with anatomical precision, his posture suggesting a moment of quiet observation. The surrounding clouds are constructed through delicate, swelling lines that provide volume without the need for cross-hatching. This method allows the light to appear as if it emanates from within the paper itself, a hallmark of Mellan's technical mastery during the seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe architectural elements to the left and right provide a sense of spatial grounding, contrasting with the ethereal quality of the cherubs. Mellan's ability to manipulate the density of his lines to achieve varying degrees of darkness is evident in the shadows cast by the straw and the folds of the cloth. This print reflects the broader Baroque interest in dramatic lighting and emotional resonance, yet it remains restrained through the artist's disciplined use of line. The work is a clear example of the technical rigour applied to religious subjects during this period, demonstrating how printmaking could achieve a level of tonal subtlety comparable to painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435128033615,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435143893327,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435143926095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435143958863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435143991631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435144024399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435144057167,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435144089935,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435144122703,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435144155471,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435144188239,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435144221007,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Infant-Christ-Lying-on-a-Bed-of-Straw_Poster_CompositorV1_1786197553186.jpg?v=1786321056"},{"product_id":"daughter-of-herodias-with-the-head-of-saint-john-claude-mellan","title":"Daughter of Herodias with the Head of Saint John - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined seventeenth-century engraving by Claude Mellan, depicting the biblical scene of Salome with the head of Saint John the Baptist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print by Claude Mellan depicts the biblical figure of Salome, the daughter of Herodias, holding the severed head of Saint John the Baptist upon a platter. The composition derives from a painting by Simon Vouet, executed during the period when both artists resided in Rome. Mellan, a master of the burin, demonstrates his technical precision through the use of controlled cross-hatching and fine line work to define the contours of the figures and the texture of the drapery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background consists of a uniform grid pattern, a stylistic choice that flattens the pictorial space and directs the viewer's attention to the central subjects. Salome is rendered with a calm, almost detached expression, contrasting with the grim nature of the object she carries. The inclusion of Latin text at the base of the print provides a narrative frame, referencing the historical context of the event as described in the Gospels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan was known for his ability to translate the painterly qualities of his contemporaries into the medium of engraving. His work often displays a clarity of form that aligns with the classicising tendencies of the French Baroque. The drapery folds are rendered with fluid, sweeping lines, suggesting the weight and movement of the fabric. This print serves as an example of the collaborative relationship between painters and printmakers in the seventeenth century, where the engraver functioned as both a technician and an interpreter of the original composition. The balance between the dark, shadowed areas and the lighter, modelled surfaces of the faces creates a sense of volume, despite the graphic nature of the medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435132686671,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435150741839,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435150774607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435150807375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435150840143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435150872911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435150905679,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435150938447,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435150971215,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435151003983,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435151036751,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435151069519,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Daughter-of-Herodias-with-the-Head-of-Saint-John_Poster_CompositorV1_1786198093671.jpg?v=1786321107"},{"product_id":"saint-john-the-baptist-claude-mellan","title":"Saint John the Baptist - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA contemplative study of Saint John the Baptist, rendered in the dramatic chiaroscuro style of the seventeenth-century French Baroque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaude Mellan, primarily known for his virtuoso engraving technique, also produced paintings that demonstrate a keen understanding of light and shadow. This depiction of Saint John the Baptist captures the figure in a moment of quiet contemplation within a darkened, cavernous setting. The composition relies on a strong chiaroscuro effect, where a single light source illuminates the saint, casting the surrounding environment into deep shadow. This technique draws the viewer's attention to the physical form of the subject and the simple, rustic attributes associated with his life in the wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saint is shown seated, resting his head upon his hand, a pose traditionally associated with melancholy or deep thought. He is draped in a simple animal skin, and a small cross is held near his chest. The presence of a lamb, partially obscured by the darkness at his feet, serves as a traditional iconographic symbol for the Baptist. Mellan avoids unnecessary ornamentation, focusing instead on the anatomical rendering and the play of light across the skin. The background remains largely indistinct, suggesting the isolation of the desert environment. This work reflects the broader European interest in the ascetic life during the seventeenth century, presenting a figure removed from the complexities of society. The muted palette, dominated by earthy browns and ochres, reinforces the solemnity of the scene. Through this restrained approach, Mellan creates a focused study of human form and spiritual introspection, characteristic of the period's religious art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435135570255,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435152085327,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435152118095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435152150863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435152183631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435152216399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435152249167,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435152281935,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435152314703,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435152347471,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435152380239,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435152413007,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-John-the-Baptist_Poster_CompositorV1_1786199220869.jpg?v=1786321173"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-pierre-seguier-claude-mellan","title":"Portrait of Pierre Séguier - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1639 portrait engraving of Pierre Séguier, Chancellor of France, by the French master Claude Mellan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Claude Mellan depicts Pierre Séguier, the Chancellor of France, in a formal portrait dated 1639. Mellan is recognised for his distinct approach to the burin, often employing a single line of varying thickness to create form and shadow, rather than the traditional cross-hatching methods common among his contemporaries. In this work, the subject is presented in three-quarter view against a background subtly patterned with fleur-de-lis, a motif that reinforces his position within the French state hierarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technical precision of the engraving allows for a clear rendering of the textures within Séguier's attire, from the smooth fabric of his robes to the crisp edges of his collar. Mellan captures the facial features with a sense of directness, focusing on the contours of the face and the specific fall of light across the sitter's features. The inscription at the base, identifying the subject as 'Petrus Segvier Francia Cancellarius', follows the conventions of seventeenth-century portraiture, where the identity and status of the individual are clearly stated for the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaude Mellan spent a significant period in Rome, where he absorbed the influence of Italian masters before returning to Paris. His work reflects a transition from the more painterly styles of the early seventeenth century toward a cleaner, more linear aesthetic. This portrait is an example of his mature style, where the economy of line does not sacrifice the psychological presence of the sitter. The print demonstrates the capacity of the engraving medium to convey both the authority of a public figure and the individual character of the man. It remains a study in the control of light and shadow through disciplined, deliberate mark-making, characteristic of Mellan's contribution to the history of French printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435139666255,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435149660495,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435149693263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435149726031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435149758799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435149791567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435149824335,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435149857103,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435149889871,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435149922639,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435149955407,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435149988175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Pierre-S-guier_Poster_CompositorV1_1786198472356.jpg?v=1786321273"},{"product_id":"saint-mary-magdalen-dying-claude-mellan","title":"Saint Mary Magdalen Dying - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined 1627 etching by Claude Mellan depicting the final moments of Saint Mary Magdalen, supported by angels in a rocky grotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Claude Mellan, dated 1627, depicts the final moments of Saint Mary Magdalen. The composition captures the saint supported by two angels within a rocky, cavernous setting. Mellan, a French artist who spent significant time in Rome, demonstrates his technical mastery through precise line work and controlled tonal transitions. The figures are rendered with a sense of grace, their forms defined by the rhythmic application of the burin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is characteristic of the period, focusing on the spiritual transition of the saint. The rocky outcrop behind the figures provides a stark, naturalistic backdrop that contrasts with the ethereal nature of the angels. Mellan was known for his ability to model form through varying the thickness of his lines, a technique that avoids traditional cross-hatching in favour of a more singular, flowing approach to shading. This particular work reflects the influence of the Roman school, where Mellan refined his skills under the guidance of contemporary masters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inclusion of the small jar at the base of the composition serves as a traditional iconographic attribute of the Magdalen, referencing the alabaster vessel of ointment. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation, typical of Baroque religious subjects. The print remains a clear example of the high level of craftsmanship associated with seventeenth-century printmaking, where the artist acted as both designer and engraver. The clarity of the image allows for a close examination of the anatomical detail and the expressive gestures of the figures, which remain as clear today as they were upon the initial impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435144253775,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435162800463,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435162833231,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435162865999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435162898767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435162931535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435162964303,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435162997071,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435163029839,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435163062607,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435163095375,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435163128143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-Mary-Magdalen-Dying_Poster_CompositorV1_1786199642975.jpg?v=1786321390"},{"product_id":"perseus-delivering-andromeda-claude-mellan","title":"Perseus delivering Andromeda - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Claude Mellan depicting the classical rescue of Andromeda by Perseus, rendered with precise linear technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaude Mellan, a French engraver and painter active during the seventeenth century, produced this etching during his formative period in Rome. The composition depicts the classical myth of Andromeda, who is chained to a rock as a sacrifice to a sea monster. Perseus is shown arriving on the winged horse Pegasus to rescue her. Mellan demonstrates his technical command of the burin, employing a distinctive system of parallel lines to model form and suggest volume. Unlike many of his contemporaries who relied on cross-hatching to create shadow, Mellan achieved tonal variation through the density and curvature of single lines. This approach gives the figures and the rugged coastal terrain a sculptural quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is set against a vast, open sea, with the rocky outcrop providing a dramatic frame for the narrative. Andromeda occupies the foreground, her posture conveying a sense of resignation and anticipation. In the distance, the small figure of Perseus appears in the sky, balanced by the jagged cliffs and the turbulent water below. The print reflects the influence of the Roman school, where Mellan studied under Simon Vouet and absorbed the aesthetic principles of the period. His ability to render light and texture through linear economy is evident in the treatment of the water and the rocky surfaces. This work is a clear example of the precision and clarity that defined Mellan's graphic output, distinguishing his style from the more painterly approaches common in the Baroque era. The print remains a study in the possibilities of the copperplate medium, showing how a limited set of marks can construct a complex, atmospheric narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435156476239,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435165913423,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435165946191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435165978959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435166011727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435166044495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435166077263,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435166110031,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435166142799,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435166175567,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435166208335,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435166241103,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Perseus-delivering-Andromeda_Poster_CompositorV1_1786200130906.jpg?v=1786321553"},{"product_id":"suicide-of-lucretia-claude-mellan","title":"Suicide of Lucretia - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Claude Mellan, depicting the dramatic final moments of the Roman noblewoman Lucretia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Claude Mellan depicts the final moments of the Roman noblewoman Lucretia, a subject frequently explored in seventeenth-century art. Mellan, a French printmaker who spent significant time in Rome, demonstrates his technical mastery through precise line work and controlled cross-hatching. The composition is based on a painting by Simon Vouet, as indicated by the inscription at the base of the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucretia is shown in a moment of dramatic action, clutching a dagger as she prepares to take her own life to restore her honour. Her posture is dynamic, with her torso twisted and her gaze directed upward, conveying a sense of theatrical anguish typical of the Baroque period. The heavy drapery behind her creates a stage-like setting, while the inclusion of a small sphinx-like figure at the base of the bed adds a classical decorative element to the scene. The lighting is stark, casting deep shadows that define the musculature of the figure and the folds of the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan was known for his innovative approach to engraving, often using a single line of varying thickness to create form and shadow. In this work, he employs a more traditional method of hatching to achieve tonal depth. The Latin inscription below the image provides a narrative context, framing the act as a sacrifice for virtue. The print serves as a record of the collaboration between the painter Simon Vouet and the engraver Claude Mellan during their time in Italy, capturing the intersection of French classicism and Roman Baroque sensibilities. The attention to anatomical detail and the emotional intensity of the subject reflect the period's interest in classical history and moral allegory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435166470479,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435196485967,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435196518735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435196551503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435196584271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435196617039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435196649807,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435196682575,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435196715343,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435196748111,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435196780879,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435196813647,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Suicide-of-Lucretia_Poster_CompositorV1_1786200554417.jpg?v=1786321745"},{"product_id":"anna-maria-vaiani-claude-mellan","title":"Anna Maria Vaiani - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined seventeenth-century portrait engraving by Claude Mellan, depicting the Florentine artist Anna Maria Vaiani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait depicts Anna Maria Vaiani, a Florentine artist known for her botanical illustrations. Claude Mellan, a French draughtsman and engraver who spent significant time in Rome, produced this work during his Italian period. The print captures the subject within an oval frame, surrounded by an inscription that identifies her profession as a painter and engraver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan is recognised for his technical approach to line work. Unlike many of his contemporaries who relied on cross-hatching to create shadow and volume, Mellan often utilised a single, swelling line to define form. In this portrait, the precision of the burin is evident in the rendering of the subject's features and the texture of her clothing. The background consists of fine, horizontal lines that provide a neutral setting, allowing the focus to remain on the sitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the conventions of seventeenth-century portraiture, presenting the subject in a bust-length format. The inclusion of the publisher's address at the bottom indicates that this impression was likely part of a later collection or series distributed in Paris, as evidenced by the text referencing the merchant Odieuvre. The clarity of the lines and the balanced distribution of light across the face demonstrate Mellan's mastery of the copperplate medium. This print offers a glimpse into the professional circles of artists working in Rome during the mid-seventeenth century, documenting the appearance of a female contemporary whose own work was highly regarded in her time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435322741071,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435338928463,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435338961231,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435338993999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435339026767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435339059535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435339092303,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435339125071,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435339157839,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435339190607,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435339223375,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435339256143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Anna-Maria-Vaiani_Poster_CompositorV1_1786201728338.jpg?v=1786323175"},{"product_id":"roman-charity-claude-mellan","title":"Roman Charity - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Claude Mellan, depicting the classical narrative of Roman Charity after a painting by Simon Vouet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Claude Mellan depicts the classical subject of Roman Charity, or Caritas Romana. The narrative concerns Pero, who visits her father, Cimon, in prison to provide him with nourishment. Mellan based this print on a painting by Simon Vouet, a contemporary French master. The composition focuses on the emotional connection between the two figures, with Pero cradling her father's head as he leans towards her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan is recognised for his technical mastery of the burin. He often employed a singular, swelling line to create form and shadow, a technique that demonstrates his control over the copper plate. In this work, the cross-hatching is precise, defining the folds of the fabric and the musculature of the figures. The background features a subtle grid pattern, which pushes the figures forward and creates a sense of depth without the need for complex architectural settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Latin inscription at the base provides context for the scene, referencing the filial duty that drives the daughter's actions. The print captures the dramatic tension typical of the Baroque period, where the focus remains on the human experience and the physical manifestation of emotion. Mellan spent significant time in Rome, where he absorbed the influence of Italian masters, and this work reflects the synthesis of French classicism and the Italian aesthetic. The clarity of the lines and the balanced composition make this a representative example of seventeenth-century printmaking. 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The composition is balanced and restrained, reflecting the artist's mastery of the burin. Mellan is known for his unique approach to engraving, often using a single continuous line to create form and shadow, though this work employs a more traditional, structured hatching technique to define the figures and their drapery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorace stands to the left, holding a scroll, while the Muse, positioned to the right, offers the mask. Above them, a putto descends, holding a laurel wreath to crown the poet. The figures are rendered with anatomical precision, their garments falling in heavy, classical folds that suggest the weight and texture of the fabric. The background is sparse, featuring two laurel trees that frame the central action, keeping the focus on the interaction between the figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan spent significant time in Rome, where he absorbed the influence of the Italian Baroque and the works of artists such as Simon Vouet. This print demonstrates his ability to translate complex narrative themes into clear, readable visual language. The clarity of the lines and the deliberate arrangement of the figures are characteristic of his later work, where he moved away from the dense, cross-hatched shadows of his contemporaries in favour of a cleaner, more linear aesthetic. This piece is a fine example of seventeenth-century printmaking, demonstrating the technical skill required to produce such refined tonal variations without relying on excessive layering of lines. It remains a clear representation of the period's interest in classical literature and the elevation of the poet through divine inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435330670927,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435349152079,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435349184847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435349217615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435349250383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435349283151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435349315919,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435349348687,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435349381455,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435349414223,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435349446991,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435349479759,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Title-Page_-The-Muse-of-Poetry-Giving-the-Satyr-s-Mask-to-Horace_Poster_CompositorV1_1786202047900.jpg?v=1786323352"},{"product_id":"jacob-and-rachel-at-the-well-claude-mellan","title":"Jacob and Rachel at the Well - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined seventeenth-century engraving by Claude Mellan, depicting the biblical meeting of Jacob and Rachel at the well after a composition by Tintoretto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print by Claude Mellan depicts the biblical encounter between Jacob and Rachel at the well, a subject drawn from the Book of Genesis. Mellan, a French engraver active in Rome during the seventeenth century, was known for his technical precision and his ability to translate the painterly qualities of earlier masters into the medium of print. This work is based on a composition by Tintoretto, reflecting the cross-pollination of styles between the Venetian Renaissance and the Roman Baroque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is organised around the central figure of Jacob, who is shown drawing water from the well. To his left, Rachel is depicted with her flock of sheep, while a seated figure rests to the right, accompanied by a camel. Mellan employs a sophisticated system of lines to model the forms and suggest the play of light across the drapery and the figures. His technique is distinct for its economy of stroke, which creates a sense of volume without the need for dense cross-hatching. The inclusion of Latin inscriptions at the base provides context for the dedication and the source of the original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Mellan occupied a unique position in the art world of his time. He spent several years in Rome, where he absorbed the influence of contemporary masters before returning to France. His work demonstrates a transition from the more fluid, painterly approach of the late Renaissance to the controlled, structured aesthetic that would define the French classical style. This print offers a clear view into the methods of a master engraver who prioritised clarity and form. The scene remains a study in the balance between narrative drama and the technical constraints of the copper plate, capturing a moment of quiet interaction within a pastoral setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435331096911,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435337748815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435337781583,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435337814351,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435337847119,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435337879887,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435337912655,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435337945423,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435337978191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435338010959,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435338043727,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435338076495,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Jacob-and-Rachel-at-the-Well_Poster_CompositorV1_1786201030693.jpg?v=1786323384"},{"product_id":"title-page-of-the-introduction-to-the-devout-life-claude-mellan","title":"Title Page of the Introduction to the Devout Life - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine seventeenth-century engraving by Claude Mellan, depicting a devotional scene with a kneeling figure and descending angels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Claude Mellan serves as the title page for the Introduction to the Devout Life, a spiritual text by Saint Francis de Sales. Mellan, a French draughtsman and engraver, is recognised for his distinct approach to the burin. He often utilised a single, continuous line to create form and shadow, a technique that demonstrates his technical control over the copper plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts a kneeling figure, likely representing a soul in prayer, looking upward toward a group of descending angels. The scene is set within a rocky, natural environment, with the figures bathed in light emanating from the upper portion of the frame. The lower section contains a decorative cartouche, intended for the inclusion of the book title and publication details. The interaction between the human figure and the celestial beings follows the conventions of seventeenth-century religious iconography, where the physical world meets the divine through a clear, structured narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan spent significant time in Rome, where he absorbed the influence of Italian masters. His work often avoids the heavy cross-hatching common among his contemporaries, opting instead for a system of swelling and tapering lines to define volume. This method produces a clean, luminous quality in his prints. The clarity of his line work allows the viewer to observe the anatomical precision of the figures and the textures of the drapery. This print is an example of the intersection between devotional literature and the printmaking traditions of the Baroque period, where the visual arts were employed to guide the reader into a contemplative state. The balance between the earthly setting and the ethereal presence of the angels creates a sense of movement, guiding the eye from the foreground figure toward the celestial light above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435331129679,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435349905743,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435349938511,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435349971279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435350004047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435350036815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435350069583,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435350102351,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435350135119,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435350167887,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435350200655,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435350233423,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Title-Page-of-the-Introduction-to-the-Devout-Life_Poster_CompositorV1_1786202075033.jpg?v=1786323384"},{"product_id":"delilah-cutting-samsons-hair-claude-mellan","title":"Delilah Cutting Samson's Hair - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Baroque engraving by Claude Mellan, depicting the biblical scene of Delilah shearing Samson's hair through the artist's signature parallel-line technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Claude Mellan depicts the biblical narrative of Delilah shearing the hair of the sleeping Samson. Mellan, a French artist who spent significant time in Rome, developed a unique approach to the burin. He moved away from the traditional cross-hatching methods common among his contemporaries. Instead, he utilised a system of parallel lines that vary in thickness and spacing to model form and create light. This technique is visible in the rendering of the figures, where the depth of the shadows and the contours of the faces are achieved through the manipulation of these singular, flowing lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on the psychological tension of the moment. Delilah is shown with a composed expression, her hand steady as she holds the shears. Samson is positioned below her, his head resting in her lap, oblivious to the act. The background consists of horizontal lines that provide a neutral field, allowing the viewer to concentrate on the interaction between the two figures. The Latin inscription at the base of the print provides context for the scene, referencing the loss of strength through the betrayal of love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan's work is characterised by this technical precision. His ability to render texture, such as the fabric of Delilah's garment and the softness of the hair, using only parallel strokes, demonstrates his command over the medium of engraving. This print serves as an example of the stylistic shifts occurring in seventeenth-century printmaking, where artists sought to refine the visual language of the copper plate. The clarity of the lines and the balance of the composition reflect the influence of the classical tradition that Mellan encountered during his years in Italy. The print remains a study in the economy of line and the capacity for narrative expression within the constraints of monochromatic engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435333620047,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435351445839,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435351478607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435351511375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435351544143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435351576911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435351609679,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435351642447,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435351675215,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435351707983,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435351740751,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435351773519,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Delilah-Cutting-Samson-s-Hair_Poster_CompositorV1_1786202226793.jpg?v=1786323484"},{"product_id":"carolus-de-condren-claude-mellan","title":"Carolus de Condren - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine seventeenth-century engraving by Claude Mellan, depicting Charles de Condren using the artist's signature single-line technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Claude Mellan depicts Charles de Condren, the second Superior General of the French Oratory. Mellan, a French draughtsman and engraver, achieved recognition for his technical approach to the burin. Unlike his contemporaries who relied on cross-hatching to create shadow and volume, Mellan utilised a single, swelling line. By varying the thickness and spacing of this line, he achieved a sense of form and light that remains distinct in the history of printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this portrait, the subject is shown in three-quarter profile, wearing the clerical robes of his order. The lines follow the contours of his face and the folds of his vestments, creating a subtle modulation of tone. The background consists of horizontal lines, which provide a neutral setting that directs attention to the subject. The inscription at the base identifies the sitter and notes his death in 1641, providing a clear historical anchor for the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan spent a significant portion of his career in Rome, where he absorbed the influence of Italian masters. His return to Paris allowed him to apply these techniques to the portraiture of the French clergy and aristocracy. This print demonstrates his ability to capture a likeness with economy of means. The precision of the line work reflects the discipline required by the engraving process, where every stroke is permanent. Collectors of seventeenth-century prints often value Mellan for this specific technical innovation, which separates his output from the more common tonal methods of the period. The work is a clear example of the formal portrait style favoured by the religious and intellectual circles of mid-seventeenth-century France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Mellan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435336077647,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435352363343,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435352396111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435352428879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435352461647,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435352494415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435352527183,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435352559951,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435352592719,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435352625487,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435352658255,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435352691023,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Carolus-de-Condren_Poster_CompositorV1_1786202198506.jpg?v=1786323549"},{"product_id":"title-page-of-the-imitation-of-jesus-christ-claude-mellan","title":"Title-page of the Imitation of Jesus Christ - Claude Mellan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1640 Baroque engraving by Claude Mellan, serving as the title-page for 'De Imitatione Christi', featuring precise line work and religious allegory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Claude Mellan serves as the title-page for the 1640 edition of 'De Imitatione Christi', published by the Imprimerie Royale in Paris. Mellan, a French draughtsman and engraver, is recognised for his distinct approach to line work, often eschewing traditional cross-hatching in favour of single-stroke modelling to create form and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts a devotional scene centred on the cross. A group of putti support a cloth bearing the image of the Holy Face, while a kneeling figure, guided by an angel, looks towards the cross in prayer. The lower section features a coat of arms and the publication details, typical of seventeenth-century book design. The scene is set against a cloud-filled sky, creating a sense of ethereal space that is characteristic of the Baroque period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellan's technique is evident in the way he constructs the figures and the drapery of the angel's robes. By varying the pressure and spacing of his lines, he achieves a subtle tonal range that defines the musculature and the soft texture of the clouds. The work demonstrates the technical precision required for high-quality book illustration during the mid-seventeenth century. The inclusion of the royal coat of arms indicates the official patronage of the Imprimerie Royale, which was established under the direction of Cardinal Richelieu to produce works of exceptional typographical and artistic quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print offers a view into the intersection of religious devotion and the printmaking practices of the French Baroque. 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