{"title":"Francesco Faraone Aquila","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-virgin-of-the-basket-francesco-faraone-aquila","title":"The Virgin of the Basket - Francesco Faraone Aquila","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1691 etching by Francesco Faraone Aquila after Correggio, depicting the Virgin and Child with a dedication to the critic Giovanni Pietro Bellori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine etching and engraving by Francesco Faraone Aquila, dated 1691, reproduces the composition of the Madonna della Cesta, originally painted by Correggio. Aquila, a skilled printmaker active in Rome, demonstrates his technical proficiency through the use of varied line weights and cross-hatching to define the soft drapery of the Virgin's garments and the delicate musculature of the Christ Child. The scene depicts the Virgin Mary seated with the infant Jesus, who reaches towards her hand. A woven basket, from which the title derives, sits in the lower right foreground. In the background, a figure works at a bench, providing a sense of domestic activity that contrasts with the central devotional figures. The architectural elements, including a column and ruins, suggest a classical setting typical of the period's interpretation of biblical narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print includes a Latin dedication to Giovanni Pietro Bellori, a prominent art historian and critic of the seventeenth century. This inclusion identifies the work as a scholarly reproduction intended for a learned audience. Aquila captures the gentle, humanised interaction between mother and child that defined Correggio's style, translating the painterly sfumato of the original into the precise, linear language of the copperplate. The composition balances the foreground figures with the depth of the background, creating a harmonious arrangement that reflects the aesthetic values of the late Italian Baroque. This print offers a clear view into the methods of seventeenth-century reproductive printmaking, where the engraver acted as a bridge between the original painting and the wider dissemination of art through the medium of paper.\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":"Francesco Faraone Aquila","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58652700868943,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58652755296591,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58652755329359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58652755362127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58652755394895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58652755427663,"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":58652755460431,"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":58652755493199,"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":58652755525967,"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":58652755558735,"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":58652755591503,"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":58652755624271,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Virgin-of-the-Basket_Poster_CompositorV1_1788396699476.jpg?v=1788397532"},{"product_id":"constantines-address-to-his-troops-francesco-faraone-aquila","title":"Constantine's Address to his Troops - Francesco Faraone Aquila","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Baroque etching by Francesco Faraone Aquila depicting the Emperor Constantine addressing his troops beneath a divine vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Francesco Faraone Aquila depicts the Emperor Constantine addressing his soldiers, a subject derived from the historical accounts of his conversion and military campaigns. The composition is structured around the central figure of Constantine, who stands before his tent, gesturing towards the heavens where a cross appears, surrounded by cherubs. This visual reference to the vision of the cross before the Battle of the Milvian Bridge is a recurring theme in Western art, intended to convey divine sanction for the Emperor's authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquila employs a dense, linear style characteristic of early eighteenth-century Italian printmaking. The scene is framed by a trompe l'oeil curtain, which creates a sense of theatricality and depth. The foreground is populated by soldiers in classical armour, their postures varied to suggest movement and engagement with the orator. To the right, a grotesque figure carries a helmet, providing a stark contrast to the orderly ranks of the Roman military. In the distance, the landscape includes architectural elements and a dragon-like creature, adding a layer of symbolic complexity to the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is executed with a high degree of technical precision, using cross-hatching to define form and shadow. The inclusion of Latin text at the base provides historical context, identifying the scene as an 'adlocutio', or formal military address. Aquila, a prolific engraver based in Rome, often reproduced works by other masters, and this piece reflects the stylistic conventions of the period, where historical and religious themes were frequently merged to create elaborate, didactic imagery. The work is a fine example of the reproductive print culture that allowed such complex compositions to circulate among collectors and scholars across Europe during the Baroque 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-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":"Francesco Faraone Aquila","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58653245145423,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58653278044495,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58653278077263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58653278110031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58653278142799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58653278175567,"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":58653278208335,"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":58653278241103,"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":58653278273871,"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":58653278306639,"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":58653278339407,"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":58653278372175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Constantine-s-Address-to-his-Troops_Poster_CompositorV1_1788406492417.jpg?v=1788406949"},{"product_id":"dome-decoration-with-the-adoration-of-the-lamb-francesco-faraone-aquila","title":"Dome Decoration with the Adoration of the Lamb - Francesco Faraone Aquila","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Francesco Faraone Aquila depicting a circular dome decoration featuring the Adoration of the Lamb in a Baroque style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print by Francesco Faraone Aquila depicts a complex circular composition designed for a church dome. The work captures a celestial scene, featuring the Adoration of the Lamb, a common theological motif in Baroque ecclesiastical art. The central focus is the Lamb of God, surrounded by a host of figures, including saints, angels, and divine entities, all arranged in a radial pattern that mimics the curvature of a vaulted ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquila employs precise etching and engraving techniques to convey the illusion of depth and architectural grandeur. The figures are rendered with dynamic movement, their drapery caught in swirling clouds that suggest an ethereal, heavenly space. The composition is framed by a decorative border, which provides a sense of structural containment for the expansive, busy scene within. The use of light and shadow, achieved through varying densities of cross-hatching, creates a sense of volume and three-dimensionality, typical of the period's interest in trompe-l'oeil effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Aquila was known for his ability to translate large-scale fresco paintings into reproducible media. This work reflects the theatricality of the Italian Baroque, where the boundaries between architecture and painting were often blurred to create an immersive experience for the viewer. The circular format is specifically intended to guide the eye toward the centre, where the divine subject resides, while the surrounding figures provide a sense of scale and narrative density. The technical execution demonstrates a high level of control, with fine lines used to define the facial expressions and the textures of the clouds and garments. This print serves as a record of the decorative programmes that defined the interiors of major Roman churches during the early eighteenth century, capturing the ambition and technical skill of the era's printmakers.\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":"Francesco Faraone Aquila","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58653555753295,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58653580263759,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58653580296527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58653580329295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58653580362063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58653580394831,"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":58653580427599,"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":58653580460367,"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":58653580493135,"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":58653580525903,"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":58653580558671,"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":58653580591439,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Dome-Decoration-with-the-Adoration-of-the-Lamb_Poster_CompositorV1_1788407565159.jpg?v=1788408040"},{"product_id":"dome-decoration-with-old-testament-figures-and-angels-francesco-faraone-aquila","title":"Dome Decoration with Old Testament Figures and Angels - Francesco Faraone Aquila","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1695 etching by Francesco Faraone Aquila depicting the ornate dome decoration of the Capella del Santissimo Crocifisso in the Vatican.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching and engraving by Francesco Faraone Aquila depicts the intricate dome decoration of the Capella del Santissimo Crocifisso in the Vatican. The composition captures the circular geometry of the cupola, radiating outward from a central lantern. The artist employs a sophisticated use of line to convey the illusion of depth, characteristic of late seventeenth-century Roman printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is populated by numerous figures, including Old Testament personages and celestial beings, arranged in a rhythmic, swirling motion that follows the curvature of the architectural space. The figures are rendered with a focus on anatomical precision and dramatic movement, typical of the Baroque aesthetic. The inclusion of a large vessel on the left side introduces a narrative element, grounding the ethereal arrangement of angels and clouds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquila, a skilled engraver, translates the original mosaic work into a monochrome medium with clarity. The surrounding border contains Latin inscriptions, providing context for the location and the publication details. The print serves as a record of the decorative programmes commissioned for the Vatican, documenting the collaboration between painters and printmakers during this period. The balance between the architectural frame and the figurative elements demonstrates the technical proficiency required to translate three-dimensional curved surfaces onto a flat plane. This work offers a view into the visual culture of Rome at the end of the seventeenth century, where religious themes were expressed through grand, theatrical compositions.\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":"Francesco Faraone Aquila","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654169530703,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654182703439,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654182736207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58654182768975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58654182801743,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58654182834511,"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":58654182867279,"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":58654182900047,"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":58654182932815,"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":58654182965583,"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":58654182998351,"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":58654183031119,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Dome-Decoration-with-Old-Testament-Figures-and-Angels_Poster_CompositorV1_1788408644889.jpg?v=1788421177"},{"product_id":"madonna-and-child-in-clouds-with-saints-francesco-faraone-aquila","title":"Madonna and Child in Clouds with Saints - Francesco Faraone Aquila","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Baroque etching by Francesco Faraone Aquila, after a design by Carlo Maratta, depicting the Virgin and Child with saints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching and engraving by Francesco Faraone Aquila depicts a traditional religious scene: the Virgin Mary seated upon clouds, holding the Christ Child. They are accompanied by two saints, one of whom appears to be Saint Ambrose, identified by his bishop's vestments and mitre. The composition is based on an original design by the painter Carlo Maratta, whose name is inscribed at the bottom of the plate as the inventor of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work displays the technical precision characteristic of late seventeenth and early eighteenth-century Italian printmaking. Aquila employs a variety of line weights to define the forms: fine, parallel hatching creates the soft texture of the clouds, while deeper, more decisive strokes model the heavy folds of the saints' robes and the musculature of the figures. The arrangement of the figures follows a triangular structure, a common device in Baroque art to guide the viewer's eye through the narrative. The presence of a putto at the base of the composition adds a sense of movement and lightness, contrasting with the more static, reverent postures of the saints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrancesco Faraone Aquila was a prolific printmaker in Rome, known for reproducing the works of contemporary painters for a wider audience. This print serves as a record of Maratta's compositional style, capturing the dramatic lighting and emotional gravity typical of the Roman Baroque period. The inclusion of the publisher's address, 'Si Vendono in Parione da Matteo Giudice', indicates that this print was produced for commercial distribution in the Roman art market. The work remains a clear example of the collaborative relationship between painters and engravers during this era, where the printmaker acted as a conduit for the dissemination of religious iconography.\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":"Francesco Faraone Aquila","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654177034575,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654184964431,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654184997199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58654185029967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58654185062735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58654185095503,"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":58654185128271,"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":58654185161039,"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":58654185193807,"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":58654185226575,"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":58654185259343,"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":58654185292111,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Madonna-and-Child-in-Clouds-with-Saints_Poster_CompositorV1_1788420856845.jpg?v=1788421441"},{"product_id":"assumption-of-the-virgin-francesco-faraone-aquila","title":"Assumption of the Virgin - Francesco Faraone Aquila","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Francesco Faraone Aquila, documenting a preparatory study for Correggio's famous dome fresco in Parma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print by Francesco Faraone Aquila reproduces a preparatory concept for the celebrated dome fresco in the Parma Cathedral by Antonio da Correggio. Aquila, a skilled printmaker active in the early eighteenth century, dedicated his career to documenting the works of the Italian masters. This specific etching captures the ethereal ascent of the Virgin, surrounded by a multitude of putti and clouds. The composition reflects the dynamic energy of the High Renaissance, translated through the precise, linear language of the Baroque print tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print features a dense arrangement of figures, where the Virgin occupies the upper centre, her arms outstretched in a gesture of divine reception. Below her, a swirling mass of clouds serves as a platform for numerous cherubic figures, each rendered with distinct expressions and postures. Aquila employs varied hatching techniques to suggest volume and atmospheric depth, effectively translating the painterly qualities of Correggio's original oil sketches into a monochrome medium. The lower portion of the print includes an Italian inscription, which provides historical context regarding the evolution of Correggio's design for the Parma dome, noting the transition from an initial concept to the final, expanded composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a record of artistic process, this work offers insight into how compositions were disseminated and studied during the eighteenth century. The print serves as a document of the dialogue between the original painter and the reproductive engraver. The clarity of the line work and the balanced distribution of light and shadow demonstrate the technical proficiency required to interpret complex religious iconography for a wider audience. This piece is a representative example of the reproductive print culture that allowed European collectors to study the great frescoes of Italy from afar.\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":"Francesco Faraone Aquila","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654198923599,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654214586703,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654214619471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58654214652239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58654214685007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58654214717775,"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":58654214750543,"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":58654214783311,"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":58654214816079,"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":58654214848847,"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":58654214881615,"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":58654214914383,"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-the-Virgin_Poster_CompositorV1_1788421645663.jpg?v=1788422031"},{"product_id":"donation-of-rome-francesco-faraone-aquila","title":"Donation of Rome - Francesco Faraone Aquila","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Baroque etching by Francesco Faraone Aquila depicting a historical scene within a grand, columned interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Francesco Faraone Aquila depicts the Donation of Constantine, a historical narrative set within a grand architectural interior. The composition is structured around a central throne where an emperor figure receives petitioners, surrounded by a dense assembly of figures in classical attire. Aquila employs a rigorous use of line to define the heavy drapery of the garments and the imposing columns that frame the scene. The perspective draws the eye toward the back of the hall, where a secondary altar or shrine is visible, adding depth to the spatial arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquila was a prolific printmaker active in Rome during the early eighteenth century. His work often involved the reproduction of paintings by other masters, though he also produced original compositions that reflected the theatricality of the Baroque period. The print features Latin inscriptions on the architectural elements, which serve to identify the subject matter and provide context for the event depicted. The figures are rendered with a focus on gesture and expression, typical of the period's interest in dramatic storytelling through visual media. The use of cross-hatching and varied line weights creates a sense of volume in the figures and texture in the stone surfaces of the hall. This print offers a view into the technical precision of Roman printmaking at the turn of the century, where the clarity of the narrative was as important as the decorative quality of the image. The work remains a clear example of the period's preference for large-scale, multi-figure compositions that balance architectural grandeur with human drama.\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":"Francesco Faraone Aquila","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654241489231,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654252695887,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654252728655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58654252761423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58654252794191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58654252826959,"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":58654252859727,"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":58654252892495,"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":58654252925263,"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":58654252958031,"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":58654252990799,"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":58654253023567,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Donation-of-Rome_Poster_CompositorV1_1788421996041.jpg?v=1788422479"},{"product_id":"defeat-of-attila-francesco-faraone-aquila","title":"Defeat of Attila - Francesco Faraone Aquila","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed engraving by Francesco Faraone Aquila depicting the legendary meeting between Pope Leo I and Attila the Hun, based on Raphael's Vatican fresco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print by Francesco Faraone Aquila depicts the legendary encounter between Pope Leo I and Attila the Hun. The composition is based on the fresco by Raphael in the Stanza di Eliodoro within the Vatican. Aquila, a skilled engraver active in Rome during the early eighteenth century, captures the dramatic narrative through precise line work and tonal variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is framed within a semi-circular arch, mirroring the architectural setting of the original fresco. To the left, Pope Leo I stands with his retinue, gesturing towards the sky. Above him, the figures of Saint Peter and Saint Paul appear in the clouds, brandishing swords to intimidate the invading army. To the right, Attila and his mounted warriors recoil in terror, their horses rearing in confusion. The contrast between the calm, authoritative presence of the papal party and the chaotic movement of the Huns defines the visual tension of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquila employs a range of hatching techniques to model the figures and the surrounding terrain. The depth of the scene is managed through the placement of the horses and the receding landscape in the background. The inclusion of Latin text at the base provides historical context, identifying the event as the miraculous intervention that saved Rome from destruction. This print serves as a record of the influence of High Renaissance compositions on later printmakers, who sought to disseminate these grand narratives to a wider audience. The technical execution reflects the standards of Roman printmaking during the period, prioritising clarity of form and narrative legibility. The work remains a fine example of how classical themes were translated into the medium of engraving for collectors and scholars 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-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":"Francesco Faraone Aquila","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654253351247,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654263050575,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654263083343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58654263116111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58654263148879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58654263181647,"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":58654263214415,"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":58654263247183,"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":58654263279951,"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":58654263312719,"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":58654263345487,"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":58654263378255,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Defeat-of-Attila_Poster_CompositorV1_1788422378045.jpg?v=1788422650"},{"product_id":"miracle-of-bolsena-francesco-faraone-aquila","title":"Miracle of Bolsena - Francesco Faraone Aquila","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Francesco Faraone Aquila depicting the Miracle of Bolsena, capturing the narrative through precise line work and architectural framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print by Francesco Faraone Aquila depicts the Miracle of Bolsena, a subject famously rendered by Raphael in the Vatican Stanze. Aquila, an Italian engraver active in Rome during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, produced this work to document the narrative of the 1263 miracle. The scene captures the moment a doubting priest witnesses blood dripping from the consecrated host onto the corporal during Mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is structured within a grand architectural arch, reflecting the spatial logic of the original fresco. Aquila employs precise line work to delineate the figures, the altar, and the surrounding ecclesiastical observers. The priest stands at the centre, his posture conveying a mixture of shock and reverence, while the congregation on the left and the kneeling figures on the right provide a sense of scale and emotional reaction. The lower portion of the print incorporates decorative panels and Latin inscriptions, which serve to frame the narrative and provide historical context for the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the print demonstrates the mastery of copperplate engraving common to the period. Aquila uses varying densities of cross-hatching to create depth and shadow, particularly within the vaulted ceiling and the folds of the liturgical vestments. The perspective is carefully managed to guide the eye toward the altar, where the miracle occurs. This work functions as a record of high Renaissance composition translated into the medium of print, allowing for the wider dissemination of the Vatican imagery. The attention to architectural detail and the balanced arrangement of the figures reflect the formal rigour of the Roman school. As a piece of historical documentation, it preserves the visual language of the period, offering a clear view of the theological and artistic priorities of 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-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":"Francesco Faraone Aquila","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654281630031,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654288806223,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654288838991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58654288871759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58654288904527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58654288937295,"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":58654288970063,"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":58654289002831,"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":58654289035599,"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":58654289068367,"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":58654289101135,"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":58654289133903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Miracle-of-Bolsena_Poster_CompositorV1_1788422727996.jpg?v=1788423254"},{"product_id":"dispute-of-the-sacrament-francesco-faraone-aquila","title":"Dispute of the Sacrament - Francesco Faraone Aquila","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching and engraving by Francesco Faraone Aquila, reproducing Raphael's iconic Disputation of the Holy Sacrament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print by Francesco Faraone Aquila is a detailed reproduction of Raphael's famous fresco, The Disputation of the Holy Sacrament, located in the Vatican's Stanza della Segnatura. Aquila, a skilled Italian engraver active in the early eighteenth century, captures the complex theological narrative of the original composition through precise line work and tonal variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image is divided into two distinct registers. The upper section depicts the celestial realm, where Christ sits in glory, flanked by the Virgin Mary and John the Baptist. Surrounding them are various saints and prophets, all seated upon clouds. Below, the terrestrial realm focuses on the Eucharist, placed upon an altar. A gathering of theologians, popes, and scholars engage in discussion regarding the nature of the sacrament. The architectural setting provides a sense of depth, guiding the eye toward the monstrance at the centre of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquila employs a range of hatching techniques to define the drapery of the figures and the soft texture of the clouds. The semicircular frame, reminiscent of the original fresco's arched placement, is decorated with a Greek key pattern. This print serves as a record of Raphael's composition, demonstrating the technical proficiency required to translate large-scale mural painting into the medium of engraving. 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