{"title":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"children-with-musical-instruments-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Children with Musical Instruments - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed sixteenth-century etching by Veit Rudolf Specklin showing a group of putti in a musical procession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts a group of putti engaged in a lively musical procession. The figures, rendered with the characteristic anatomical proportions of the period, carry various instruments including long trumpets and a drum. The composition is framed by a simple border, typical of small-scale prints intended for collectors or as illustrations in a larger volume. The artist employs clear, decisive lines to define the forms of the children and the metallic sheen of the instruments, while the background features stylised clouds that provide a sense of atmospheric space without distracting from the primary subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin, active in the late sixteenth century, worked within the tradition of German printmaking that followed the influence of earlier masters. His approach to the human figure is direct, focusing on the rhythmic movement of the group as they march across the foreground. The etching technique allows for a high degree of detail in the small format, capturing the texture of the children's hair and the tension in their arms as they play. This work reflects the interest in classical motifs, such as the putti, which were frequently adapted by Northern European artists during this era to represent allegorical themes or simply to demonstrate technical skill in engraving and etching. The print is a fine example of the period's graphic output, where the focus remains on the clarity of the line and the balance of the composition within a confined space. It offers a glimpse into the decorative sensibilities of the late sixteenth century, where mythological or allegorical figures were often depicted in playful, humanised scenarios.\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\/visioen-van-de-zeven-gouden-lampenstandaards-gerard-de-jode\" 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;\"\u003eVisioen van de zeven gouden lampenstandaards - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/st-elizabeth-of-hungary-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eSt. Elizabeth of Hungary - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485339914575,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485342536015,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485342568783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485342601551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485342634319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485342667087,"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":58485342699855,"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":58485342732623,"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":58485342765391,"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":58485342798159,"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":58485342830927,"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":58485342863695,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Children-with-Musical-Instruments_Poster_CompositorV1_1786361049740.jpg?v=1786839097"},{"product_id":"ark-van-noach-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Ark van Noach - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting Noah's Ark upon the floodwaters, rendered with precise hatching and graphic clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts the biblical vessel of Noah, identified by the inscription 'ARCHA NOE' upon its roof. Specklin, a German artist and cartographer, utilised the woodcut medium to produce clear, graphic imagery suitable for inclusion in printed texts of the late sixteenth century. The composition focuses on the ark as it sits upon turbulent waters, with a dove carrying an olive branch visible in the upper right corner, signalling the receding flood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a series of parallel lines to denote the structure of the ark and the movement of the water. The shading is achieved through hatching, a common technique in early modern printmaking to create form and texture without the use of colour. The perspective is somewhat flattened, typical of the period's illustrative style, which prioritised the legibility of the narrative over strict spatial realism. The inclusion of a floating tree trunk in the foreground adds a sense of scale and environmental context to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin's work reflects the period's interest in biblical narratives as subjects for mass-produced prints. The clean lines and stark contrast between the ink and the paper surface make this an example of the technical precision found in sixteenth-century German print workshops. The image functions as a visual record of a foundational story, presented with the directness characteristic of the woodcut medium. By stripping away unnecessary detail, the artist directs the viewer's attention to the essential elements of the narrative: the vessel, the water, and the symbol of peace returning to the world. This print remains a representative example of the graphic arts during the late Renaissance, demonstrating how technical constraints often dictated the aesthetic outcome of such historical illustrations.\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\/visioen-van-de-zeven-gouden-lampenstandaards-gerard-de-jode\" 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;\"\u003eVisioen van de zeven gouden lampenstandaards - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/st-elizabeth-of-hungary-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eSt. Elizabeth of Hungary - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485346533711,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485348663631,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485348696399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485348729167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485348761935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485348794703,"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":58485348827471,"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":58485348860239,"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":58485348893007,"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":58485348925775,"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":58485348958543,"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":58485348991311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ark-van-Noach_Poster_CompositorV1_1786361288357.jpg?v=1786839266"},{"product_id":"the-building-of-the-tower-of-babel-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"The Building of the Tower of Babel - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin showing the construction of the Tower of Babel through the lens of sixteenth-century building techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts the construction of the Tower of Babel, a subject frequently explored by Northern Renaissance artists. Specklin, a German artist and architect, brings a practical sensibility to the biblical narrative. Rather than focusing on the divine hubris often associated with the story, the composition prioritises the mechanics of the build. Labourers are shown engaged in the physical tasks of masonry and hoisting, providing a view into the construction techniques of the sixteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central structure is rendered with clear, functional lines, showing the scaffolding and the heavy stone blocks required for such an undertaking. In the background, a townscape with domes and towers suggests a contemporary European setting, a common practice for artists of the period who sought to make ancient stories relatable to their own time. The figures are depicted in period-appropriate clothing, further grounding the scene in the reality of the artist's era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin uses a direct, graphic style typical of the woodcut medium. The lines are deliberate and clean, creating a sense of order amidst the activity. The composition is balanced, with the large figure in the foreground providing a sense of scale against the rising tower. This print offers a glimpse into the intersection of biblical history and the technical interests of the Renaissance period, capturing a moment of human industry. It is a fine example of the illustrative work produced for books and broadsheets during this time, where clarity of narrative was essential for the viewer.\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\/visioen-van-de-zeven-gouden-lampenstandaards-gerard-de-jode\" 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;\"\u003eVisioen van de zeven gouden lampenstandaards - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/st-john-in-the-forest-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eSt. John in the Forest - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485348565327,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485351874895,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485351907663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485351940431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485351973199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485352005967,"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":58485352038735,"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":58485352071503,"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":58485352104271,"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":58485352137039,"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":58485352169807,"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":58485352202575,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Building-of-the-Tower-of-Babel_Poster_CompositorV1_1786361534417.jpg?v=1786839374"},{"product_id":"abraham-and-the-three-angels-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Abraham and the Three Angels - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut depicting the biblical encounter between Abraham and three angelic visitors, rendered in a classic Northern Renaissance style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts the biblical narrative of Abraham receiving three visitors, who are traditionally interpreted as angels or the Trinity. The composition follows the conventions of sixteenth-century German printmaking, where the narrative is presented with clarity and directness. Abraham is shown kneeling in a gesture of hospitality and reverence, while the three figures stand before him in flowing robes. To the right, a figure, likely Sarah, observes the encounter from the doorway of a dwelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin employs a linear approach typical of the period. The lines define the forms of the figures and the surrounding environment with precision. The background includes a simple tree and a suggestion of a distant horizon, providing a sense of space without overwhelming the primary action. The woodcut medium dictates the graphic quality of the image, relying on contrast between the ink and the paper to delineate the figures and the architectural elements. The hatching used to create shadow and texture is restrained, focusing the viewer on the interaction between the characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a practitioner of the graphic arts in the mid-sixteenth century, Specklin contributed to the production of illustrations that were often used in printed books or as standalone devotional images. This work reflects the period's interest in biblical storytelling, rendered through a style that prioritises legibility and traditional iconography. The figures are rendered with a degree of naturalism that balances the theological weight of the subject with the physical reality of the scene. The print remains a clear example of the technical capabilities of woodcut artists during the Northern Renaissance, who worked within the constraints of the block to convey complex narratives to a wide audience.\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\/visioen-van-de-zeven-gouden-lampenstandaards-gerard-de-jode\" 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;\"\u003eVisioen van de zeven gouden lampenstandaards - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/st-john-in-the-forest-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eSt. John in the Forest - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485353546063,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485356167503,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485356200271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485356233039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485356265807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485356298575,"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":58485356331343,"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":58485356364111,"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":58485356396879,"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":58485356429647,"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":58485356462415,"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":58485356495183,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Abraham-and-the-Three-Angels_Poster_CompositorV1_1786361678986.jpg?v=1786839479"},{"product_id":"the-sacrifice-of-isaac-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"The Sacrifice of Isaac - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the biblical narrative of the Sacrifice of Isaac with precise line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut depicts the biblical narrative of the Binding of Isaac, a subject frequently explored by Northern Renaissance printmakers. Veit Rudolf Specklin, a German artist active in the late sixteenth century, employs a clear, narrative style typical of the period. The composition is divided into distinct zones: Abraham stands at the centre, his hand resting on Isaac, who lies upon the altar. Above them, an angel descends from the clouds to intervene, pointing towards the ram caught in the thicket to the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technical execution reflects the traditions of German woodblock printing. Specklin uses precise, controlled lines to define the figures, the rocky terrain, and the atmospheric clouds. The hatching techniques provide texture to the foliage and depth to the shadows, while the overall arrangement remains relatively flat, prioritising narrative clarity over spatial illusion. The inclusion of the ram, the sacrificial knife, and the altar creates a compact visual summary of the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin was known for his work in various media, including cartography and architectural drawing, which informs the structural rigour seen in this print. The figures are rendered with a focus on gesture and expression, capturing the tension of the moment. This print serves as a representative example of the small-scale devotional or illustrative woodcuts produced for a wider audience during the late sixteenth century. The work demonstrates the technical proficiency required to translate complex theological narratives into a medium that could be reproduced and disseminated. The clean lines and balanced composition ensure that the primary elements of the story remain legible, adhering to the conventions of the era while maintaining a distinct individual hand.\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\/visioen-van-de-zeven-gouden-lampenstandaards-gerard-de-jode\" 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;\"\u003eVisioen van de zeven gouden lampenstandaards - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/st-john-in-the-forest-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eSt. John in the Forest - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485357674831,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485361606991,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485361639759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485361672527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485361705295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485361738063,"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":58485361770831,"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":58485361803599,"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":58485361836367,"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":58485361869135,"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":58485361901903,"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":58485361934671,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Sacrifice-of-Isaac_Poster_CompositorV1_1786361888754.jpg?v=1786839678"},{"product_id":"isaac-blessing-jacob-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Isaac Blessing Jacob - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 16th-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the biblical scene of Isaac blessing Jacob, featuring detailed line work and narrative composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts the biblical narrative of Isaac bestowing his blessing upon Jacob. The composition is divided into two distinct zones: the interior scene of the bedchamber and the exterior view visible through an arched window. In the foreground, the elderly, sightless Isaac lies in a four-poster bed, his hand resting upon the head of a kneeling Jacob. Beside them, Rebekah stands, observing the deception. The figures are rendered with the characteristic linear precision of 16th-century German printmaking, where hatching and cross-hatching define the folds of garments and the textures of the bed hangings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the window on the right, the artist provides a narrative counterpoint. A figure, presumably Esau, is shown hunting in the distance, unaware that his birthright has been claimed by his brother. This simultaneous presentation of events is a common device in Renaissance narrative art, allowing the viewer to grasp the full scope of the story within a single frame. The architectural elements, such as the bed frame and the arched window, provide a structured environment for the figures, while the simple furniture and domestic items suggest a setting grounded in the period of the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin, active in Strasbourg, produced work that reflects the technical standards of the era. The print demonstrates a clear focus on clarity and storytelling, prioritising the legibility of the biblical event over decorative flourish. The lines are deliberate, creating a sense of volume and space despite the two-dimensional nature of the medium. This piece serves as an example of the small-scale woodcuts produced for book illustration or devotional use during the Reformation period, where such imagery was often employed to make religious texts more accessible to a wider audience.\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\/visioen-van-de-zeven-gouden-lampenstandaards-gerard-de-jode\" 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;\"\u003eVisioen van de zeven gouden lampenstandaards - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/st-john-in-the-forest-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eSt. John in the Forest - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485358068047,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485360492879,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485360525647,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485360558415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485360591183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485360623951,"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":58485360656719,"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":58485360689487,"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":58485360722255,"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":58485360755023,"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":58485360787791,"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":58485360820559,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Isaac-Blessing-Jacob_Poster_CompositorV1_1786362128304.jpg?v=1786839702"},{"product_id":"pharaohs-dream-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Pharaoh's Dream - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the biblical narrative of Pharaoh's dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts the biblical narrative of Pharaoh's dream, as recorded in the Book of Genesis. The composition is divided into two distinct zones: the interior space where the ruler rests upon a bed, and the exterior vision of the cattle. Specklin employs a clear, linear style typical of sixteenth-century German printmaking, using hatching to define form and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure of the Pharaoh is shown in profile, reclining on a bed with a canopy. His posture suggests a state of deep sleep, while his gaze is directed toward the dream vision occurring to his right. In the background, a herd of cattle appears, referencing the seven fat and seven lean cows that symbolised the coming years of plenty and famine in Egypt. The artist uses simple, direct lines to render the animals and the rolling hills, maintaining a focus on the narrative clarity required for book illustration of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin, active in Strasbourg, was known for his contributions to medical and botanical texts, yet his work also included religious subjects. This print demonstrates the technical precision of the woodcut medium, where every line must be carved in relief. The contrast between the domestic setting of the bedchamber and the symbolic vision of the cattle creates a balanced visual narrative. The work is a representative example of the graphic arts produced in the Holy Roman Empire during the early Reformation era, where woodcuts were frequently used to disseminate biblical stories to a wider audience. The print is characterised by its economy of line and its adherence to the conventions of early modern narrative illustration.\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\/visioen-van-de-zeven-gouden-lampenstandaards-gerard-de-jode\" 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;\"\u003eVisioen van de zeven gouden lampenstandaards - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/st-john-in-the-forest-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eSt. John in the Forest - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485368095055,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485371765071,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485371797839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485371830607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485371863375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485371896143,"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":58485371928911,"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":58485371961679,"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":58485371994447,"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":58485372027215,"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":58485372059983,"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":58485372092751,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Pharaoh-s-Dream_Poster_CompositorV1_1786362518756.jpg?v=1786840034"},{"product_id":"joseph-pulled-from-the-pit-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Joseph Pulled from the Pit - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the biblical scene of Joseph being retrieved from a pit by his brothers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut depicts the biblical narrative of Joseph, who is being retrieved from a pit by his brothers. Veit Rudolf Specklin, a German artist active during the sixteenth century, employs a clear, linear style characteristic of the period. The composition focuses on the central action, with the brothers gathered around the opening of the pit while Joseph emerges from the darkness below. The figures are dressed in contemporary sixteenth-century attire, a common practice in Northern Renaissance art to bring historical narratives into the viewer's own time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe line work is precise and functional, defining the forms of the figures and the texture of their garments without excessive shading. The artist uses a limited range of marks to suggest depth and volume, relying on the contrast between the white paper and the black ink to delineate the scene. The composition is balanced, with the standing figures framing the central group engaged in the rescue. The background is minimal, keeping the attention on the interaction between the brothers and Joseph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin, who was also known for his work as a cartographer and architect, brings a sense of structural clarity to this print. The woodcut medium requires a disciplined approach to line, and here the artist demonstrates a firm control over the block. This piece is a representative example of the small-scale narrative prints produced in Germany during the mid-sixteenth century, often intended for inclusion in illustrated books or as devotional imagery. The work provides a direct visual account of the Old Testament story, rendered with the straightforward narrative focus typical of the era's printmaking traditions.\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\/visioen-van-de-zeven-gouden-lampenstandaards-gerard-de-jode\" 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;\"\u003eVisioen van de zeven gouden lampenstandaards - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/st-john-in-the-forest-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eSt. John in the Forest - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485369405775,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485370814799,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485370847567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485370880335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485370913103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485370945871,"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":58485370978639,"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":58485371011407,"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":58485371044175,"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":58485371076943,"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":58485371109711,"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":58485371142479,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Joseph-Pulled-from-the-Pit_Poster_CompositorV1_1786362372668.jpg?v=1786840092"},{"product_id":"jakob-zegent-efraim-en-manasse-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Jakob zegent Efraïm en Manasse - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the biblical scene of Jacob blessing Ephraim and Manasseh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut depicts the biblical narrative of Jacob blessing his grandsons, Ephraim and Manasseh. Veit Rudolf Specklin, a German artist active in the sixteenth century, employs the characteristic graphic language of the period to render this domestic scene. The composition centres on the elderly Jacob, who reclines in a bed, his hands extended to bestow a blessing upon the kneeling figures before him. Joseph, the father of the boys, stands to the right, guiding their position, while another figure observes from the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work displays the technical conventions of mid-sixteenth-century printmaking. Specklin uses parallel hatching and cross-hatching to define form, shadow, and the folds of the garments. The spatial arrangement is relatively shallow, typical of woodcuts intended for book illustration, where the narrative clarity takes precedence over atmospheric perspective. The bed, with its simple frame and draped canopy, provides a domestic setting that grounds the theological event in a recognisable human context. The figures are rendered with a focus on gesture and posture, conveying the solemnity of the transmission of the patriarchal blessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin, who was also known for his work as an architect and engineer in Strasbourg, brought a disciplined approach to his graphic output. This print reflects the broader tradition of German woodcut illustration, which sought to make biblical stories accessible through clear, readable imagery. The lines are firm and deliberate, reflecting the physical demands of carving into a woodblock. The print serves as a record of the stylistic preferences of the era, where the emphasis lay on the legibility of the narrative and the balanced distribution of figures within the frame. It is a representative example of the functional, illustrative art that circulated widely during the Reformation 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\/visioen-van-de-zeven-gouden-lampenstandaards-gerard-de-jode\" 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;\"\u003eVisioen van de zeven gouden lampenstandaards - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/st-john-in-the-forest-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eSt. John in the Forest - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485373567311,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485377794383,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485377827151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485377859919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485377892687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485377925455,"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":58485377958223,"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":58485377990991,"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":58485378023759,"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":58485378056527,"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":58485378089295,"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":58485378122063,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Jakob-zegent-Efra-m-en-Manasse_Poster_CompositorV1_1786362734762.jpg?v=1786840213"},{"product_id":"the-burial-of-jacob-in-the-cave-of-machpelah-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"The Burial of Jacob in the Cave of Machpelah - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the biblical burial of Jacob, rendered with precise lines and classic Northern Renaissance style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts the biblical narrative of the burial of Jacob within the Cave of Machpelah. The composition follows the conventions of sixteenth-century German printmaking, utilising clear, decisive lines to delineate the figures and the surrounding environment. The scene is divided into two primary zones: the solemn act of placing the body into a sarcophagus within the rocky grotto, and a secondary architectural element in the background that provides a sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin employs a graphic style typical of the period, where hatching and cross-hatching define form and shadow. The figures are rendered with a focus on narrative clarity, ensuring the viewer identifies the mourning participants and the physical weight of the task at hand. The cave entrance is depicted with rugged, organic lines, contrasting with the structured, geometric forms of the building visible to the right. This juxtaposition of natural and man-made elements is a common feature in woodcuts of this era, often used to ground mythological or historical events in a recognisable reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a practitioner of the woodcut medium, Specklin demonstrates a technical proficiency in managing the limitations of the block. The lines are crisp, allowing for a high degree of legibility despite the small scale of the print. The work reflects the broader interest in biblical subjects that permeated Northern European art during the Reformation, where such prints were often produced for inclusion in illustrated bibles or as standalone devotional images. The composition remains balanced, with the central action of the burial drawing the eye, while the peripheral figures and architectural details provide context to the event. This print offers a window into the visual culture of the sixteenth century, where the marriage of theological narrative and graphic precision was a standard for artistic production.\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\/visioen-van-de-zeven-gouden-lampenstandaards-gerard-de-jode\" 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;\"\u003eVisioen van de zeven gouden lampenstandaards - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/st-john-in-the-forest-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eSt. John in the Forest - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485381857615,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485384544591,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485384577359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485384610127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485384642895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485384675663,"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":58485384708431,"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":58485384741199,"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":58485384773967,"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":58485384806735,"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":58485384839503,"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":58485384872271,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Burial-of-Jacob-in-the-Cave-of-Machpelah_Poster_CompositorV1_1786362964718.jpg?v=1786840518"},{"product_id":"moses-and-the-burning-bush-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Moses and the Burning Bush - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut depicting the biblical encounter between Moses and the burning bush, rendered in a clear, graphic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut depicts the biblical narrative of Moses encountering the burning bush. The artist, Veit Rudolf Specklin, employs the characteristic graphic language of mid-sixteenth-century German printmaking. Moses is shown in the foreground, kneeling as he removes his sandals, a gesture of reverence before the divine manifestation. His posture and the presence of his flock of sheep establish the setting as the wilderness of Midian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove, the burning bush is rendered with stylised flames that envelop the figure of the deity. The composition relies on clear, decisive lines to define the forms of the figures and the surrounding terrain. Specklin uses hatching to suggest shadow and texture, particularly in the folds of Moses's garments and the wool of the sheep. The background features a simplified mountain range and a few birds in flight, providing a sense of distance without the use of complex atmospheric perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoodcuts of this period were often produced for inclusion in printed books, such as bibles or devotional texts. The scale and clarity of the image suggest it was intended for a wide audience, providing a visual aid for religious instruction. The artist balances the narrative elements with a decorative approach to the natural world, typical of the era's print culture. The work reflects the technical proficiency of the period, where the woodblock cutter had to translate complex theological concepts into a series of black and white marks. This print remains a clear example of the illustrative traditions that defined the visual culture of the German Reformation era, focusing on direct communication of the scriptural event through accessible, graphic imagery.\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\/visioen-van-de-zeven-gouden-lampenstandaards-gerard-de-jode\" 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;\"\u003eVisioen van de zeven gouden lampenstandaards - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/st-john-in-the-forest-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eSt. John in the Forest - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485382283599,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485422227791,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485422260559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485422293327,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485422326095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485422358863,"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":58485422391631,"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":58485422424399,"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":58485422457167,"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":58485422489935,"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":58485422522703,"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":58485422555471,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Moses-and-the-Burning-Bush_Poster_CompositorV1_1786363214710.jpg?v=1786840555"},{"product_id":"moses-and-aaron-before-pharaoh-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the biblical confrontation between Moses, Aaron, and the Pharaoh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts the biblical encounter between Moses, Aaron, and the Pharaoh. The composition is divided into two distinct zones: the interior of the royal court and an exterior view showing the labour of the Israelites. In the centre, the Pharaoh sits upon an ornate throne, his posture conveying authority. Moses and Aaron stand to the right, their figures draped in robes, holding staffs as they address the ruler. The artist employs a clear, linear style typical of mid-sixteenth-century German printmaking, where hatching and cross-hatching define form and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the left, the scene shifts to the plight of the Israelites. Figures are shown performing manual labour under the supervision of an overseer, providing a narrative contrast to the diplomatic tension occurring within the palace. The architecture is rendered with a rudimentary sense of perspective, framing the figures within a shallow, stage-like space. The print reflects the period's interest in biblical illustration, often produced for devotional texts or broadsheets. Specklin, active in Strasbourg, was known for his contributions to botanical and anatomical works, yet this piece demonstrates his proficiency in narrative woodcut illustration. The lines are precise, reflecting the technical demands of the woodblock medium, where every mark must be carefully carved to maintain clarity. The work provides a glimpse into the visual culture of the Reformation era, where such prints served as accessible tools for religious education and moral reflection. The contrast between the opulent court and the harsh conditions of the labourers serves to ground the theological narrative in a tangible, human context.\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\/visioen-van-de-zeven-gouden-lampenstandaards-gerard-de-jode\" 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;\"\u003eVisioen van de zeven gouden lampenstandaards - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/st-john-in-the-forest-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eSt. John in the Forest - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485480784207,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485483438415,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485483471183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485483503951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485483536719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485483569487,"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":58485483602255,"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":58485483635023,"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":58485483667791,"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":58485483700559,"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":58485483733327,"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":58485483766095,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Moses-and-Aaron-Before-Pharaoh_Poster_CompositorV1_1786363445215.jpg?v=1786840824"},{"product_id":"destruction-of-pharaohs-army-in-the-red-sea-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Destruction of Pharaoh's Army in the Red Sea - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the biblical destruction of the Egyptian army in the Red Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts the biblical account of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea, focusing on the chaotic moment when the waters return to engulf the Egyptian forces. Specklin, a German artist active in the mid-sixteenth century, employs the characteristic graphic language of the period: sharp, decisive lines and a high degree of narrative density. The composition is divided between the orderly, retreating figures of the Israelites on the right bank and the tumultuous, drowning soldiers in the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist uses a conventional approach to represent water, employing swirling, rhythmic lines to suggest the turbulent waves. The figures of the soldiers are rendered with a sense of urgency, their limbs flailing amidst the rising tide. In the background, the mountainous terrain provides a sense of scale, framing the scene and guiding the viewer's eye toward the distant, fleeing figures. The woodcut medium dictates the aesthetic, relying on high-contrast black lines against the negative space of the paper to define form and motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin's work reflects the broader interest in biblical illustration that permeated Northern European print culture during the Reformation era. These prints were often produced for inclusion in bibles or as standalone devotional images, intended to make complex theological narratives accessible to a wider audience. The technical execution demonstrates the skill required to carve such detail into a wooden block, where every mark is permanent and requires careful planning. The scene captures a moment of divine intervention, balancing the horror of the drowning army with the relief of the survivors. This print is a clear example of the narrative clarity and technical precision typical of sixteenth-century German woodcut production.\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\/visioen-van-de-zeven-gouden-lampenstandaards-gerard-de-jode\" 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;\"\u003eVisioen van de zeven gouden lampenstandaards - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/st-john-in-the-forest-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eSt. John in the Forest - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485484618063,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485490909519,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485490942287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485490975055,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485491007823,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485491040591,"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":58485491073359,"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":58485491106127,"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":58485491138895,"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":58485491171663,"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":58485491204431,"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":58485491237199,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Destruction-of-Pharaoh-s-Army-in-the-Red-Sea_Poster_CompositorV1_1786363592142.jpg?v=1786841022"},{"product_id":"the-gathering-of-the-manna-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"The Gathering of the Manna - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed sixteenth-century woodcut depicting the biblical gathering of manna, rendered with precise line work and narrative clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts the biblical narrative of the Israelites gathering manna in the wilderness. The composition is organised to show the miraculous provision of food, with figures scattered across the foreground engaged in the task of collection. Specklin employs a clear, narrative approach, typical of sixteenth-century German printmaking, where the focus remains on the clarity of the action rather than atmospheric depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, figures are shown kneeling and bending, filling baskets with the manna that has fallen from above. To the left, a prominent figure, likely representing Moses, gestures towards the scene, overseeing the event. The background features simple tents, suggesting the nomadic life of the Israelites during their journey. The sky is filled with small, dash-like marks representing the manna descending, a stylistic choice that provides a sense of movement and divine intervention without overwhelming the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin, a contemporary of the great masters of the German Renaissance, demonstrates a mastery of the woodcut medium through his use of controlled, rhythmic lines. The drapery of the clothing is rendered with precise, parallel hatching, a technique that defines form and volume within the two-dimensional space. The work reflects the period's interest in moralising biblical subjects, often produced for devotional books or as independent prints for a growing audience of collectors. The lack of complex perspective is intentional, keeping the viewer's attention fixed on the human activity and the miraculous nature of the event. This print serves as a fine example of the technical skill required to produce detailed narrative imagery during the mid-sixteenth century, maintaining a balance between decorative pattern and readable storytelling.\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\/visioen-van-de-zeven-gouden-lampenstandaards-gerard-de-jode\" 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;\"\u003eVisioen van de zeven gouden lampenstandaards - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/st-john-in-the-forest-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eSt. John in the Forest - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485488550223,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485493793103,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485493825871,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485493858639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485493891407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485493924175,"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":58485493956943,"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":58485493989711,"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":58485494022479,"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":58485494055247,"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":58485494088015,"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":58485494120783,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Gathering-of-the-Manna_Poster_CompositorV1_1786363925038.jpg?v=1786841080"},{"product_id":"moses-on-mount-sinai-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Moses on Mount Sinai - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed sixteenth-century woodcut depicting Moses receiving the law on Mount Sinai, rendered with the precise line work characteristic of the German Renaissance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts the biblical narrative of Moses receiving the tablets of the law upon Mount Sinai. The composition is divided into two distinct zones. In the foreground, Moses kneels in prayer, his figure rendered with clear, decisive lines that define the folds of his robes. Above him, a divine presence emerges from swirling, cloud-like forms, suggesting the atmospheric intensity of the encounter. To the left, the scene shifts to the encampment of the Israelites, where small, schematic figures gather near tents, providing a sense of scale and narrative context to the primary event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin, active in the mid-sixteenth century, utilised the woodcut medium to achieve a balance between narrative clarity and graphic economy. The lines are precise, characteristic of the German printmaking tradition of the period, which prioritised legible iconography for religious texts and broadsheets. The use of hatching creates volume within the figures and the rocky terrain, while the open space of the sky allows the viewer to focus on the interaction between the human and the divine. The work reflects the period's interest in biblical storytelling, often produced for inclusion in printed bibles or as standalone devotional images. The print demonstrates the technical proficiency required to carve such detail into a woodblock, ensuring that the image remained sharp through multiple impressions. This piece offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the Reformation era, where such prints were common tools for theological education and personal reflection. The stark contrast between the black ink and the paper surface remains a hallmark of the medium, providing a directness that is absent in more painterly techniques 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\/visioen-van-de-zeven-gouden-lampenstandaards-gerard-de-jode\" 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;\"\u003eVisioen van de zeven gouden lampenstandaards - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/st-john-in-the-forest-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eSt. John in the Forest - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485503787343,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485506376015,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485506408783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485506441551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485506474319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485506507087,"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":58485506539855,"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":58485506572623,"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":58485506605391,"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":58485506638159,"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":58485506670927,"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":58485506703695,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Moses-on-Mount-Sinai_Poster_CompositorV1_1786364166661.jpg?v=1786841547"},{"product_id":"ark-of-the-covenant-and-tabernacle-objects-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Ark of the Covenant and Tabernacle Objects - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the Ark of the Covenant, the menorah, and other sacred Tabernacle objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts the sacred objects associated with the Tabernacle as described in biblical texts. The composition features the Ark of the Covenant, positioned centrally, with two cherubim hovering above it. To the left stands the seven-branched menorah, rendered with attention to its ornate base and flickering flames. In the foreground, a table holds the showbread, accompanied by various vessels and liturgical implements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin, a German artist active during the sixteenth century, utilised the woodcut medium to produce clear, didactic imagery. The style is characteristic of the period, employing firm outlines and a structured perspective to organise the various ritual items within a defined space. The brickwork background provides a sense of architectural setting, grounding the symbolic objects in a recognisable environment. The hatching techniques used to define the shadows and textures of the metalwork demonstrate the technical precision required for woodblock printing during this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print reflects the interest in biblical archaeology and historical reconstruction that occupied many artists and scholars of the Renaissance. By visualising these objects, Specklin provided a tangible reference for contemporary readers of religious texts. The work is devoid of excessive ornamentation, focusing instead on the clarity of the forms and their symbolic arrangement. The composition remains balanced, with the weight of the Ark countered by the menorah and the table of showbread. This piece offers a window into the visual culture of the sixteenth century, where printmaking functioned as a primary vehicle for the dissemination of religious and historical knowledge. 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The composition is divided into two distinct zones. In the foreground, Moses stands in a posture of prayer, his gaze directed toward a cloud formation from which the figure of God emerges. The artist employs a clear, narrative style typical of sixteenth-century German printmaking, where the theological message takes precedence over naturalistic perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the background, the scene shifts to the encampment of the Israelites. A group of figures kneels before an altar, from which smoke rises into the sky, visually connecting the divine encounter in the foreground to the ritual practice occurring in the distance. The use of line is precise and functional, characteristic of the woodcut medium, which relies on stark contrasts to define form and space. The landscape elements, such as the rolling hills and the tents, are rendered with minimal detail, allowing the viewer to focus on the interaction between the prophet and the divine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin, active in Strasbourg during the mid-sixteenth century, produced work that often accompanied religious texts or bibles. This print demonstrates the technical approach of the period, where the woodblock cutter worked to translate the draughtsman's lines into a durable format for mass distribution. The work provides a window into the visual culture of the Reformation era, where biblical narratives were frequently reproduced to aid in religious instruction and personal devotion. The print remains a clear example of the graphic traditions that defined the period, prioritising clarity of subject matter and adherence to established iconographic conventions.\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\/heller-altarpiece-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eHeller Altarpiece - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/st-george-on-horseback-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eSt. George on Horseback - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485518664015,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485527478607,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485527511375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485527544143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485527576911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485527609679,"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":58485527642447,"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":58485527675215,"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":58485527707983,"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":58485527740751,"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":58485527773519,"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":58485527806287,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Moses-Receiving-Instructions-on-Burnt-Offerings_Poster_CompositorV1_1786364885598.jpg?v=1786841897"},{"product_id":"moses-receiving-the-tablets-of-the-law-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Moses Receiving the Tablets of the Law - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting Moses receiving the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts the biblical narrative of Moses receiving the Ten Commandments upon Mount Sinai. The composition is divided into two distinct zones: the foreground, where Moses kneels in prayer before the divine presence, and the background, which shows the encampment of the Israelites at the base of the mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin employs a clear, graphic style typical of sixteenth-century German book illustration. The lines are deliberate and functional, defining the contours of the rocky terrain, the billowing clouds that shroud the deity, and the simple tents of the nomadic camp. The artist uses hatching to suggest volume and shadow, particularly on the mountain slope and within the folds of Moses's robes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this work, the divine interaction is represented through a cloud formation from which the figure of God emerges. The tablets of the law lie on the ground before the kneeling prophet, awaiting the inscription. The surrounding environment is sparse, focusing the viewer's attention on the interaction between the human and the divine. The tents in the distance provide a sense of scale and context, grounding the miraculous event within the narrative of the Exodus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a woodcut, this piece reflects the technical requirements of the period, where images were designed to be printed alongside text in religious volumes. The clarity of the line work ensures that the narrative remains legible even at a small scale. Specklin, active in Strasbourg, was known for his contributions to botanical and anatomical texts, yet his religious works demonstrate a similar precision and adherence to the visual conventions of the Northern Renaissance. This print offers a direct, unadorned interpretation of a foundational biblical scene, capturing the solemnity of the moment through traditional printmaking 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\/heller-altarpiece-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eHeller Altarpiece - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/st-george-on-horseback-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eSt. George on Horseback - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485519581519,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485524169039,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485524201807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485524234575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485524267343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485524300111,"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":58485524332879,"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":58485524365647,"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":58485524398415,"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":58485524431183,"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":58485524463951,"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":58485524496719,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Moses-Receiving-the-Tablets-of-the-Law_Poster_CompositorV1_1786364645856.jpg?v=1786841915"},{"product_id":"moses-receiving-instructions-for-the-consecration-of-priests-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Moses Receiving Instructions for the Consecration of Priests - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting Moses receiving divine instructions amidst the Israelite camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts a biblical scene from the Book of Exodus. Moses is shown kneeling upon a rocky outcrop, receiving divine instructions. The composition is divided into two distinct zones: the spiritual encounter on the left and the mundane activities of the Israelite camp on the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin employs a clear, narrative style characteristic of sixteenth-century German printmaking. The lines are precise, defining the folds of garments and the textures of the landscape with economy. The clouds surrounding the divine figure are rendered with swirling, rhythmic strokes, contrasting with the more rigid, structural lines of the tents in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the lower right, figures are engaged in daily tasks, including cooking over an open fire. This juxtaposition of the miraculous and the everyday provides a sense of scale and context to the narrative. The print demonstrates the technical proficiency of the period, where woodcut artists balanced complex theological storytelling with accessible visual language. The work reflects the influence of contemporary book illustration, where such prints were often used to accompany religious texts, providing visual aids for readers to engage with scripture. The clarity of the image ensures that the primary subject remains the interaction between Moses and the divine, while the surrounding details offer a glimpse into the imagined life of the Israelites in the wilderness.\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\/heller-altarpiece-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eHeller Altarpiece - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/st-george-on-horseback-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eSt. George on Horseback - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485522530639,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485533049167,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485533081935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485533114703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485533147471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485533180239,"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":58485533213007,"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":58485533245775,"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":58485533278543,"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":58485533311311,"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":58485533344079,"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":58485533376847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Moses-Receiving-Instructions-for-the-Consecration-of-Priests_Poster_CompositorV1_1786365124619.jpg?v=1786842055"},{"product_id":"nadab-and-abihu-consumed-by-fire-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Nadab and Abihu Consumed by Fire - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the biblical judgement of Nadab and Abihu amidst swirling flames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts the biblical account of Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, who were struck down for offering unauthorised fire before the Lord. The composition captures the immediate aftermath of this divine judgement, with the two figures engulfed by swirling, stylised flames that dominate the frame. Specklin employs a graphic, linear approach characteristic of mid-sixteenth-century German printmaking, where the focus remains on the clarity of the narrative action rather than atmospheric depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are rendered with expressive gestures, one standing and recoiling while the other lies prone, their bodies framed by the rhythmic, curling lines of the fire. The artist uses a controlled system of hatching to suggest the intensity of the blaze, creating a sense of movement that contrasts with the static, decorative quality of the surrounding space. The work reflects the period's interest in moralising biblical themes, often produced for inclusion in illustrated bibles or devotional texts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin, active in Strasbourg, was a skilled draughtsman and woodcutter whose work often appeared in medical and botanical treatises, yet his religious prints demonstrate a similar precision in line work. The print is contained within a simple rectangular border, a common feature in book illustrations of the era, which serves to isolate the dramatic event from the page. The lack of background detail ensures that the viewer's attention is directed entirely toward the figures and the consuming flames, maintaining the focus on the theological lesson of the narrative. This piece offers a clear example of the technical proficiency found in sixteenth-century German woodcut production, where the economy of line conveys complex emotional and spiritual states.\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\/heller-altarpiece-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eHeller Altarpiece - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/st-george-on-horseback-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eSt. George on Horseback - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485530919247,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485537964367,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485537997135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485538029903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485538062671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485538095439,"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":58485538128207,"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":58485538160975,"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":58485538193743,"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":58485538226511,"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":58485538259279,"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":58485538292047,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Nadab-and-Abihu-Consumed-by-Fire_Poster_CompositorV1_1786365365394.jpg?v=1786842273"},{"product_id":"moses-receiving-instructions-for-the-harvest-and-viticulture-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Moses Receiving Instructions for the Harvest and Viticulture - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting Moses receiving divine agricultural instructions, set against a scene of harvest and viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts a narrative scene from the Old Testament, where Moses receives divine instructions regarding agricultural practices. The composition is divided into two distinct zones. On the left, Moses stands upon a rocky outcrop, gesturing towards a divine figure emerging from swirling, cloud-like formations. This interaction establishes the spiritual authority behind the practical tasks shown in the foreground and background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the lower section, the artist illustrates the daily life of the period, focusing on viticulture and harvest. Figures are shown tending to grapevines supported by wooden stakes, while others carry baskets, suggesting the labour involved in the agricultural cycle. The background features a modest settlement with buildings and distant mountains, providing a sense of place that grounds the biblical narrative in a recognisable, earthly setting. The style is characteristic of sixteenth-century German printmaking, utilising clear, descriptive lines to define form and action without excessive shading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin, active in Strasbourg, was known for his contributions to botanical and medical texts, and this technical precision is evident in the rendering of the vines and the figures. The print serves as a visual record of how sixteenth-century audiences interpreted biblical texts through the lens of their own contemporary agricultural experiences. The work is a fine example of the period's interest in combining religious themes with the practical realities of rural life. The clean lines and balanced composition make it a compelling piece for those interested in the history of printmaking and the visual culture of the Northern Renaissance.\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\/heller-altarpiece-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eHeller Altarpiece - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/joseph-interpreting-pharaohs-dreams-lucas-cranach-the-elder\" 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;\"\u003eJoseph Interpreting Pharaoh's Dreams - Lucas Cranach the Elder — Lucas Cranach the Elder\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485568241999,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485571092815,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485571125583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485571158351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485571191119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485571223887,"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":58485571256655,"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":58485571289423,"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":58485571322191,"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":58485571354959,"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":58485571387727,"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":58485571420495,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Moses-Receiving-Instructions-for-the-Harvest-and-Viticulture_Poster_CompositorV1_1786365630075.jpg?v=1786842729"},{"product_id":"mozes-en-aaron-tellen-de-israelieten-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Mozes en Aäron tellen de Israëlieten - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the biblical census of the Israelites, rendered with precise line work and narrative clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts the biblical narrative of Moses and Aaron overseeing the census of the Israelites. The composition is structured with clear narrative intent, placing the two central figures in the foreground as they gesture towards a gathering crowd. Above them, a divine presence emerges from stylised clouds, providing a visual anchor for the spiritual authority guiding the event. The figures are rendered with the characteristic precision of sixteenth-century German printmaking, utilising hatched lines to define the folds of their garments and the texture of the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin, active in Strasbourg, was a skilled draughtsman and woodcutter. His work reflects the technical standards of the period, where the woodcut served as a primary medium for disseminating religious and historical narratives to a wider audience. The lines are deliberate and controlled, creating a sense of order that mirrors the subject matter of the census. The background remains relatively sparse, allowing the focus to remain on the interaction between the leaders and the people. This print demonstrates the clarity and narrative focus common in Northern Renaissance graphic arts, where the artist aimed to translate complex theological texts into accessible visual forms. The work is a fine example of the period's approach to biblical illustration, balancing human action with symbolic representation.\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\/heller-altarpiece-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eHeller Altarpiece - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/joseph-interpreting-pharaohs-dreams-lucas-cranach-the-elder\" 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;\"\u003eJoseph Interpreting Pharaoh's Dreams - Lucas Cranach the Elder — Lucas Cranach the Elder\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485569814863,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485573255503,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485573288271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485573321039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485573353807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485573386575,"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":58485573419343,"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":58485573452111,"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":58485573484879,"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":58485573517647,"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":58485573550415,"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":58485573583183,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Mozes-en-A-ron-tellen-de-Isra-lieten_Poster_CompositorV1_1786365845169.jpg?v=1786842758"},{"product_id":"vernietiging-van-de-stam-van-korach-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Vernietiging van de stam van Korach - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut depicting the biblical destruction of the tribe of Korah, rendered with the precise linear style of the Northern Renaissance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts the biblical narrative of the destruction of the tribe of Korah. The composition is divided into two distinct zones. On the left, a group of figures, led by a central male character, observes the event with a sense of solemnity. Their clothing reflects the period fashion of the sixteenth century, a common practice in Northern Renaissance printmaking to make ancient narratives accessible to contemporary viewers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the right, the earth opens to consume the followers of Korah, who are shown in various states of distress. The artist employs a clear, linear style typical of woodcuts from this era. The hatching is used to define form and shadow, creating a sense of volume despite the relatively flat perspective. The background features a simplified landscape with distant hills, providing a sense of scale to the dramatic scene. The clouds above are rendered with rhythmic, parallel lines, a stylistic choice that adds a sense of movement to the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin, who was active in Strasbourg, produced work that often aligned with the theological and moral concerns of the Reformation period. This print functions as a visual sermon, illustrating the consequences of rebellion against divine authority. The clarity of the line work and the directness of the narrative are characteristic of the medium, which was frequently used for book illustrations and broadsheets during the sixteenth century. The print is a fine example of the technical proficiency required to carve such detail into a woodblock, maintaining a balance between the narrative action and the decorative elements of the 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\/samson-and-the-lion-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eSamson and the Lion - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/allegory-of-gluttony-and-lust-hieronymus-bosch\" 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;\"\u003eAllegory of Gluttony and Lust - Hieronymus Bosch — Hieronymus Bosch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485588066639,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485604909391,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485604942159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485604974927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485605007695,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485605040463,"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":58485605073231,"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":58485605105999,"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":58485605138767,"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":58485605171535,"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":58485605204303,"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":58485605237071,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Vernietiging-van-de-stam-van-Korach_Poster_CompositorV1_1786366242088.jpg?v=1786843107"},{"product_id":"tentenkamp-van-de-stammen-van-israel-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Tentenkamp van de stammen van Israël - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin illustrating the biblical encampment of the twelve tribes of Israel around the Tabernacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by the German artist Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts the biblical encampment of the twelve tribes of Israel surrounding the Tabernacle. Specklin, active in Strasbourg during the mid-sixteenth century, was known for his contributions to botanical and anatomical illustration, yet this work demonstrates his proficiency in schematic and topographical representation. The composition is organised around a central structure, the Tabernacle, which is flanked by the tents of the Levite families, specifically the Gershonites, Merarites, and Kohathites (referred to as Chananite in this print).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surrounding tribes are arranged according to the four cardinal directions, labelled in Latin as Occidens, Meridies, Aqvilio, and Oriens. Each tent is marked with the name of a tribe, such as Benjamin, Ephraim, and Judah. The style is characteristic of sixteenth-century woodcut production, utilising clear, bold lines to define the geometric forms of the tents and the architectural features of the central sanctuary. The perspective is flattened, prioritising the clarity of the labels and the spatial relationship between the tribes over realistic depth. This type of illustration was common in contemporary Bibles and theological texts, where visual aids were employed to assist the reader in visualising complex scriptural descriptions of the wilderness journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin's work reflects the period's interest in systematic knowledge and the categorisation of biblical history. The print is a precise example of how early modern printmakers translated textual accounts into visual diagrams. The lack of shading and the emphasis on outline allow the viewer to focus on the hierarchical arrangement of the camp. This piece offers a glimpse into the intersection of religious study and graphic design during the Renaissance, providing a structured view of a narrative that was central to the cultural consciousness 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\/samson-and-the-lion-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eSamson and the Lion - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/allegory-of-gluttony-and-lust-hieronymus-bosch\" 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;\"\u003eAllegory of Gluttony and Lust - Hieronymus Bosch — Hieronymus Bosch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485588164943,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485599830351,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485599863119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485599895887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485599928655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485599961423,"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":58485599994191,"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":58485600026959,"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":58485600059727,"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":58485600092495,"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":58485600125263,"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":58485600158031,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Tentenkamp-van-de-stammen-van-Isra-l_Poster_CompositorV1_1786366084974.jpg?v=1786843107"},{"product_id":"the-raising-of-the-brazen-serpent-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"The Raising of the Brazen Serpent - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the biblical narrative of the Brazen Serpent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut depicts the biblical narrative of the Brazen Serpent, a story found in the Book of Numbers. Veit Rudolf Specklin, a German artist active during the sixteenth century, employs the characteristic graphic language of the period to render this scene. The composition centres on a T-shaped cross, around which a serpent is coiled, serving as the instrument of salvation for the Israelites afflicted by venomous snakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the right, a bearded figure, likely Moses, gestures towards the cross, directing the attention of the suffering figures scattered across the foreground. The background features a camp of tents, providing context to the nomadic setting of the Israelites. Specklin uses clear, decisive lines to define the figures and the surrounding terrain. The shading is achieved through parallel hatching, a common technique in woodcut production of the era, which creates a sense of volume and texture despite the two-dimensional nature of the medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work reflects the didactic nature of religious art in the Northern Renaissance, where visual narratives were produced to communicate theological concepts to a broad audience. The figures are depicted in contemporary sixteenth-century dress, a common practice that brought biblical events into the immediate experience of the viewer. The stark contrast between the black ink and the paper surface emphasises the clarity of the narrative, ensuring that the central action remains legible. This print is an example of the technical proficiency found in German woodcut workshops, where artists balanced narrative detail with the constraints of the carved block. The work remains a clear representation of the period's approach to biblical illustration, focusing on the direct communication of the story through established iconographic conventions.\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\/samson-and-the-lion-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eSamson and the Lion - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/allegory-of-gluttony-and-lust-hieronymus-bosch\" 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;\"\u003eAllegory of Gluttony and Lust - Hieronymus Bosch — Hieronymus Bosch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485601009999,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485621752143,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485621784911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485621817679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485621850447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485621883215,"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":58485621915983,"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":58485621948751,"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":58485621981519,"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":58485622014287,"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":58485622047055,"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":58485622079823,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Raising-of-the-Brazen-Serpent_Poster_CompositorV1_1786366446316.jpg?v=1786843279"},{"product_id":"moses-condemning-the-midianite-women-and-children-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Moses Condemning the Midianite Women and Children - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting a biblical scene from the Book of Numbers with precise linear execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts a sombre biblical narrative from the Book of Numbers. The composition is divided into two distinct groups: on the left, Moses and his attendants stand in judgment, while on the right, a group of Midianite women and children are escorted by armed soldiers. The artist employs a clear, linear style characteristic of sixteenth-century German printmaking, focusing on the clarity of the figures and their interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin, who was active in Strasbourg, demonstrates a mastery of the woodcut medium through his controlled use of line. The figures are rendered with precise contours, and the background features a simplified architectural setting that provides context without distracting from the primary action. The soldiers are depicted in contemporary sixteenth-century armour, a common practice in Renaissance art to bring biblical stories into the viewer's own time. The expressions of the figures are restrained, reflecting the gravity of the scene described in the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is a fine example of the didactic function of woodcuts during the Reformation era, where such images were used to communicate moral and theological lessons to a wider audience. The composition is balanced, with the vertical lines of the spears and the figures creating a sense of order. The lack of excessive shading allows the viewer to focus on the narrative tension between the two groups. This work provides an insight into the technical capabilities of printmakers in the mid-sixteenth century, who were able to achieve significant detail within a relatively small format. The print is preserved with its original borders, showing the clean execution typical of Specklin's workshop.\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\/samson-and-the-lion-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eSamson and the Lion - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/allegory-of-gluttony-and-lust-hieronymus-bosch\" 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;\"\u003eAllegory of Gluttony and Lust - Hieronymus Bosch — Hieronymus Bosch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485609660751,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485646459215,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485646491983,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485646524751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485646557519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485646590287,"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":58485646623055,"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":58485646655823,"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":58485646688591,"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":58485646721359,"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":58485646754127,"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":58485646786895,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Moses-Condemning-the-Midianite-Women-and-Children_Poster_CompositorV1_1786366685383.jpg?v=1786843397"},{"product_id":"joshua-as-leader-of-the-israelites-with-the-bodies-of-the-defeated-kings-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Joshua as Leader of the Israelites with the Bodies of the Defeated Kings - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the biblical figure of Joshua standing over the defeated kings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts a scene from the Book of Joshua, specifically the aftermath of the battle against the five Amorite kings. The composition centres on the figure of Joshua, who stands in a commanding posture amidst the fallen bodies of his adversaries. Specklin employs a clear, narrative style typical of sixteenth-century German printmaking, where the focus remains on the legibility of the biblical account rather than atmospheric depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist utilises firm, decisive lines to define the forms of the soldiers and the discarded armour of the defeated. The background features a simplified mountainous terrain and military tents, providing a sparse setting that keeps the viewer's attention on the central action. The figures are rendered with a degree of stylisation, reflecting the aesthetic conventions of the period, where the emphasis is placed on the dramatic arrangement of the human form. The contrast between the upright, armoured Joshua and the horizontal, lifeless bodies of the kings creates a visual tension that communicates the outcome of the conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin, active in Strasbourg, was known for his contributions to botanical and anatomical works, yet his output also included historical and religious subjects. This print demonstrates his ability to translate complex narratives into a compact, graphic format. The work is characteristic of the woodcut medium, which allowed for the mass production of religious and historical imagery during the Reformation era. The print captures the stark reality of the biblical narrative, presenting the victory of the Israelites with a directness that was common in the visual culture of the time. It serves as a clear example of how printmakers of the Northern Renaissance engaged with classical and biblical themes to reach a wider audience, using the medium to disseminate stories that were central to the cultural and religious discourse of the sixteenth 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\/samson-and-the-lion-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eSamson and the Lion - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/allegory-of-gluttony-and-lust-hieronymus-bosch\" 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;\"\u003eAllegory of Gluttony and Lust - Hieronymus Bosch — Hieronymus Bosch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485680701775,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485691187535,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485691220303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485691253071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485691285839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485691318607,"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":58485691351375,"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":58485691384143,"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":58485691416911,"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":58485691449679,"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":58485691482447,"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":58485691515215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Joshua-as-Leader-of-the-Israelites-with-the-Bodies-of-the-Defeated-Kings_Poster_CompositorV1_1786367525116.jpg?v=1786844139"},{"product_id":"boaz-meets-ruth-at-the-harvest-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Boaz Meets Ruth at the Harvest - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the biblical meeting of Boaz and Ruth during the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts the biblical narrative of Boaz encountering Ruth within the fields of Bethlehem. The composition focuses on the interaction between the landowner and the gleaner, set against a backdrop of tall, stylised grain. Specklin employs a clear, narrative approach, typical of sixteenth-century German printmaking, where the figures are arranged to convey the sequence of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoaz stands to the left, his posture authoritative yet composed, while the labourers continue their work in the foreground. The artist uses distinct, parallel hatching to define the forms of the clothing and the texture of the stalks. The figures are rendered with a focus on their practical tasks, reflecting the period interest in depicting everyday labour alongside religious subject matter. The lines are precise, characteristic of the woodcut medium, which requires the artist to carve away the negative space to leave the image in relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin, who was active in Strasbourg, is known for his technical skill in woodblock cutting. This work demonstrates his ability to manage spatial depth within a limited frame, using the verticality of the grain to suggest the density of the field. The figures are dressed in contemporary sixteenth-century attire, a common practice in Renaissance art that brought biblical stories into the immediate experience of the viewer. The print maintains a balance between the narrative action and the decorative quality of the woodcut technique, resulting in a clear, legible image that captures the essence of the encounter.\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\/the-annunciation-urs-graf\" 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;\"\u003eThe Annunciation - Urs Graf — Urs Graf\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/madonna-nursing-hans-baldung-grien\" 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;\"\u003eMadonna Nursing - Hans Baldung Grien — Hans Baldung Grien\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485695480143,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485702197583,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485702230351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485702263119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485702295887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485702328655,"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":58485702361423,"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":58485702394191,"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":58485702426959,"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":58485702459727,"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":58485702492495,"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":58485702525263,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Boaz-Meets-Ruth-at-the-Harvest_Poster_CompositorV1_1786367885036.jpg?v=1786844504"},{"product_id":"elkana-asks-why-hannah-weeps-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Elkana Asks Why Hannah Weeps - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the biblical scene of Elkana questioning Hannah, rendered with the precise line work of the late Northern Renaissance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts a scene from the First Book of Samuel, where Elkana questions his wife, Hannah, regarding her sorrow. The composition is structured around a central table, which acts as a physical barrier between the seated figures and the standing, grieving Hannah. Specklin employs a clear, narrative style typical of late sixteenth-century German printmaking, focusing on the emotional exchange between the characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are rendered with precise, controlled lines that define the folds of their garments and the texture of the wooden furniture. The background is kept minimal, allowing the viewer to focus on the interaction. Hannah stands to the right, her posture and covered face conveying her distress, while Elkana and his other wife sit at the table, their gestures suggesting inquiry and concern. The use of hatching and cross-hatching provides depth to the interior space, creating a sense of volume without the need for complex perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin, active in Strasbourg, produced numerous illustrations for printed books during this period. His work reflects the technical standards of the time, where woodcuts were used to disseminate religious narratives to a wider audience. The print demonstrates a balance between descriptive detail and narrative clarity, typical of the period's approach to biblical subjects. The clean lines and balanced composition make this an excellent example of the graphic arts from the late Northern Renaissance, offering a glimpse into the visual 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\/the-annunciation-urs-graf\" 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;\"\u003eThe Annunciation - Urs Graf — Urs Graf\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/madonna-nursing-hans-baldung-grien\" 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;\"\u003eMadonna Nursing - Hans Baldung Grien — Hans Baldung Grien\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485706391887,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485714878799,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485714911567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485714944335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485714977103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485715009871,"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":58485715042639,"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":58485715075407,"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":58485715108175,"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":58485715140943,"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":58485715173711,"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":58485715206479,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Elkana-Asks-Why-Hannah-Weeps_Poster_CompositorV1_1786368069543.jpg?v=1786844699"},{"product_id":"david-hears-of-the-death-of-saul-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"David Hears of the Death of Saul - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the biblical moment David learns of King Saul's death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts the biblical narrative of David receiving news regarding the demise of King Saul. The composition is divided into two distinct zones: the foreground, where a kneeling messenger presents the crown of the fallen king to David, and the background, which illustrates the chaotic aftermath of the battle. Specklin employs a clear, narrative style typical of sixteenth-century German printmaking, using firm lines to define the figures and the surrounding terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist focuses on the emotional weight of the encounter. David stands in a regal posture, his expression one of solemnity as he acknowledges the messenger. Behind them, the battle scene is rendered with economy, showing soldiers engaged in combat and bodies scattered across the hillside. The use of hatching provides texture to the clothing and the landscape, creating a sense of depth despite the relatively flat, graphic nature of the woodcut medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin, active in Strasbourg, was known for his contributions to botanical and anatomical illustration, yet his work in religious narrative demonstrates a command of the woodcut technique. The print reflects the period's interest in classical and biblical themes, presented with the directness characteristic of the era's book illustrations. The clean lines and balanced arrangement of figures ensure the narrative remains legible, a requirement for works intended for inclusion in printed volumes of the time. This piece offers a view into the technical precision of Renaissance print production, where every mark serves to advance the storytelling.\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\/the-annunciation-urs-graf\" 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;\"\u003eThe Annunciation - Urs Graf — Urs Graf\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/visioen-van-de-zeven-gouden-lampenstandaards-gerard-de-jode\" 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;\"\u003eVisioen van de zeven gouden lampenstandaards - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485740175695,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485752365391,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485752398159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485752430927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485752463695,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485752496463,"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":58485752529231,"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":58485752561999,"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":58485752594767,"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":58485752627535,"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":58485752660303,"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":58485752693071,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/David-Hears-of-the-Death-of-Saul_Poster_CompositorV1_1786368638399.jpg?v=1786845407"},{"product_id":"samuel-anointing-saul-as-king-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Samuel Anointing Saul as King - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the biblical anointing of King Saul by the prophet Samuel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts the biblical narrative of the prophet Samuel anointing Saul as the first king of Israel. The composition follows the conventions of sixteenth-century German printmaking, where clarity of narrative takes precedence over atmospheric depth. Samuel, dressed in priestly vestments, stands to the right, pouring oil from a vessel onto the head of the kneeling Saul. Saul, already wearing a crown, holds a sceptre, signifying his transition into royal authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the left, two figures observe the event. Their presence adds a sense of witness to the ceremony, grounding the scene in a human context. The background features a simplified mountainous terrain and a small cluster of buildings, which serve to place the event in a recognisable, albeit stylised, geographic setting. The artist employs clear, decisive lines to define the forms, a characteristic approach for woodcuts intended for book illustration or broadside distribution during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin, active in Strasbourg, was a skilled draughtsman and woodcutter. His work reflects the technical precision common among printmakers of the era who collaborated with printers to produce visual aids for religious texts. The lack of heavy shading allows the focus to remain on the interaction between the two primary figures. The print demonstrates the economy of line required by the woodcut medium, where every mark must be carved in relief. This piece offers a direct visual interpretation of the Old Testament text, stripped of unnecessary ornamentation to ensure the viewer immediately grasps the subject matter. It remains a representative example of the functional, didactic art produced in the German-speaking lands during the Reformation 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\/the-annunciation-urs-graf\" 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;\"\u003eThe Annunciation - Urs Graf — Urs Graf\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/visioen-van-de-zeven-gouden-lampenstandaards-gerard-de-jode\" 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;\"\u003eVisioen van de zeven gouden lampenstandaards - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485743124815,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485751218511,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485751251279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485751284047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485751316815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485751349583,"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":58485751382351,"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":58485751415119,"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":58485751447887,"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":58485751480655,"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":58485751513423,"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":58485751546191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Samuel-Anointing-Saul-as-King_Poster_CompositorV1_1786368484755.jpg?v=1786845452"},{"product_id":"jonathan-seeks-out-david-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Jonathan Seeks Out David - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the biblical meeting between Jonathan and David in a stylised landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts the biblical encounter between Jonathan and David. The composition follows the conventions of sixteenth-century German book illustration, where narrative clarity takes precedence over naturalistic perspective. Specklin employs a linear style, using hatching to define the folds of the garments and the contours of the figures against a simplified background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, the two figures stand in profile, engaged in a dialogue. Jonathan, wearing a crown and a long, flowing robe, gestures towards the distance, while David stands with arms crossed, listening. The background features a modest landscape with stylised trees, a distant town, and a body of water with a small boat. The clouds, rendered with swirling lines, occupy the upper right corner, adding a sense of movement to the otherwise static scene. The work is contained within a simple rectangular frame, typical of illustrations intended for printed volumes of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin, a woodcutter and draughtsman active in Strasbourg, produced numerous illustrations for botanical and historical texts. His work reflects the technical limitations and aesthetic preferences of the era, where the woodblock medium required bold, clear lines to ensure legibility during the printing process. The figures are rendered with a focus on gesture and costume, providing a visual shorthand for the narrative events described in the First Book of Samuel. This print offers a glimpse into the methods of early modern book production, where artists provided visual aids to accompany religious and historical texts. The lack of complex shading or atmospheric depth is characteristic of the period, allowing the viewer to focus on the interaction between the two central figures.\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\/the-annunciation-urs-graf\" 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;\"\u003eThe Annunciation - Urs Graf — Urs Graf\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/visioen-van-de-zeven-gouden-lampenstandaards-gerard-de-jode\" 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;\"\u003eVisioen van de zeven gouden lampenstandaards - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485761671503,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485763932495,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485763965263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485763998031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485764030799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485764063567,"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":58485764096335,"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":58485764129103,"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":58485764161871,"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":58485764194639,"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":58485764227407,"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":58485764260175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Jonathan-Seeks-Out-David_Poster_CompositorV1_1786368876020.jpg?v=1786845868"},{"product_id":"the-wise-woman-of-tekoa-before-king-david-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"The Wise Woman of Tekoa Before King David - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the biblical encounter between the wise woman of Tekoa and King David.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts the biblical narrative from the Second Book of Samuel, where the wise woman of Tekoa petitions King David. Specklin, a German artist active during the sixteenth century, employs the characteristic linear precision of the period to delineate the figures and their architectural surroundings. The composition is divided into two distinct zones: the interior space where the king sits upon his throne, and an exterior balcony where a secondary scene unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist uses clear, rhythmic hatching to define the folds of the garments and the texture of the tiled floor. The woman, shown in profile, gestures towards the king, who is seated in a high-backed chair. Behind the king, an attendant stands with a staff, while in the background, a figure kneels before another royal figure on the balcony. The spatial arrangement is typical of Renaissance book illustration, where multiple narrative moments are compressed into a single frame to convey the story efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin’s work reflects the technical standards of German printmaking in the mid-sixteenth century. The lines are controlled and deliberate, serving to clarify the narrative rather than to create atmospheric depth. The figures are rendered with a focus on gesture and posture, which were essential for communicating the moral and political weight of the biblical text to a contemporary audience. The print demonstrates the clarity and narrative focus common in the woodcut tradition of the era, providing a visual interpretation of the text that prioritises legibility and symbolic action. This piece is a fine example of the illustrative techniques used in historical religious texts, capturing the tension of the encounter through simple, effective graphic means.\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\/the-annunciation-urs-graf\" 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;\"\u003eThe Annunciation - Urs Graf — Urs Graf\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/visioen-van-de-zeven-gouden-lampenstandaards-gerard-de-jode\" 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;\"\u003eVisioen van de zeven gouden lampenstandaards - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485766291791,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485886452047,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485886484815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485886517583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485886550351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485886583119,"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":58485886615887,"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":58485886648655,"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":58485886681423,"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":58485886714191,"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":58485886746959,"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":58485886779727,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Wise-Woman-of-Tekoa-Before-King-David_Poster_CompositorV1_1786369579062.jpg?v=1786846125"},{"product_id":"nathan-rebuking-david-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Nathan Rebuking David - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the biblical encounter between the prophet Nathan and King David.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut depicts the biblical narrative of the prophet Nathan confronting King David regarding his transgressions. Veit Rudolf Specklin, an artist active in the mid-sixteenth century, employs the characteristic graphic language of the period. The composition is divided by architectural elements, specifically two prominent columns that frame the interaction between the prophet and the monarch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid stands to the right, wearing a crown and royal robes, his posture suggesting a moment of reflection or reception of the prophet's message. Nathan, positioned in the centre, gestures towards the king, his form partially obscured by the architectural foreground. To the left, secondary figures appear, adding a sense of narrative depth to the scene. Beyond the colonnade, a simplified landscape unfolds, featuring rolling hills and distant structures, rendered with the linear economy typical of sixteenth-century German printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work demonstrates the technical precision required for woodblock carving, where every line must be carefully considered. The shading is achieved through parallel hatching, a method that provides volume to the drapery and architectural forms without relying on tonal washes. The perspective is constructed to guide the viewer's eye through the various planes of the image, from the foreground figures to the distant horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin's approach to this subject reflects the broader interest in moralising biblical themes during the Reformation era. The print serves as a visual interpretation of the Second Book of Samuel, capturing the weight of the prophet's words and the king's subsequent acknowledgement of his actions. The clarity of the line work and the balanced arrangement of figures make this an example of the illustrative traditions that flourished in German workshops during this period. It remains a clear representation of the technical and thematic concerns of Northern Renaissance print culture.\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\/zevende-gezicht-op-het-colosseum-te-rome-hieronymus-cock\" 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;\"\u003eZevende gezicht op het Colosseum te Rome - Hieronymus Cock — Hieronymus Cock\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-cannon-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eThe Cannon - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485882847567,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485894676815,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485894709583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485894742351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485894775119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485894807887,"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":58485894840655,"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":58485894873423,"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":58485894906191,"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":58485894938959,"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":58485894971727,"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":58485895004495,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Nathan-Rebuking-David_Poster_CompositorV1_1786369445267.jpg?v=1786846517"},{"product_id":"joab-kills-amasa-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Joab Kills Amasa - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the biblical betrayal of Amasa by Joab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut depicts the biblical narrative from 2 Samuel 20, where Joab murders Amasa under the guise of a friendly greeting. Veit Rudolf Specklin, a German artist active during the early sixteenth century, employs the characteristic graphic language of the period. The composition is divided into two distinct zones: the foreground action of the betrayal and the secondary group of soldiers observing from the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin uses clear, decisive lines to define the figures and the rocky terrain. The contrast between the deceptive embrace and the drawn sword held behind the back creates a sense of immediate tension. The soldiers, clad in contemporary sixteenth-century armour, provide a sense of scale and witness to the act. The background remains minimal, focusing the viewer on the central interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoodcuts of this era were frequently produced for book illustrations, often appearing in bibles or historical chronicles. The technique relies on the precision of the carving, where the artist must account for the physical limitations of the wood block. Specklin demonstrates a mastery of this medium, using hatching to suggest shadow and form without the need for complex tonal gradients. The work reflects the period's interest in moralising narratives, using historical and religious subjects to convey lessons on loyalty and treachery. This print offers a view into the technical and stylistic conventions of German printmaking during the Reformation era, where the dissemination of such images played a role in visual literacy.\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\/zevende-gezicht-op-het-colosseum-te-rome-hieronymus-cock\" 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;\"\u003eZevende gezicht op het Colosseum te Rome - Hieronymus Cock — Hieronymus Cock\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-cannon-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eThe Cannon - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485887533391,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485907685711,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485907718479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485907751247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485907784015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485907816783,"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":58485907849551,"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":58485907882319,"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":58485907915087,"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":58485907947855,"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":58485907980623,"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":58485908013391,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Joab-Kills-Amasa_Poster_CompositorV1_1786369826202.jpg?v=1786846669"},{"product_id":"abishag-kneeling-before-david-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Abishag Kneeling Before David - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the biblical encounter between King David and Abishag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut depicts the biblical narrative of Abishag the Shunammite attending to the elderly King David. Veit Rudolf Specklin, a German artist active during the sixteenth century, employs the characteristic graphic language of the period. The composition is structured around the contrast between the seated, enthroned monarch and the kneeling figure of Abishag. David is shown in regal attire, holding a sceptre, while Abishag gestures with open hands, a pose indicating service or supplication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist uses a system of parallel hatching to define form and shadow, a technique common in woodcut production of the era. The drapery of the curtains behind the throne provides a sense of enclosure, while the small window in the background offers a glimpse of a simplified exterior scene. This spatial arrangement is typical of Northern Renaissance book illustration, where clarity of narrative takes precedence over strict adherence to linear perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin, who was also known for his work as a cartographer and architect, brings a precise, measured quality to his graphic work. The lines are deliberate, creating a clear distinction between the figures and their environment. The work reflects the widespread interest in biblical themes within sixteenth-century German print culture, where such images were frequently produced for inclusion in printed volumes or as standalone devotional sheets. The focus remains on the interaction between the two figures, capturing a moment of quiet domesticity within the royal court. The print demonstrates the technical capabilities of the woodcut medium, where the artist must translate complex textures, such as fur trim and heavy fabric, into a series of black and white marks. This piece provides an example of the graphic traditions that shaped visual storytelling in the early modern 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\/zevende-gezicht-op-het-colosseum-te-rome-hieronymus-cock\" 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;\"\u003eZevende gezicht op het Colosseum te Rome - Hieronymus Cock — Hieronymus Cock\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-cannon-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eThe Cannon - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485950873935,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485955035471,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485955068239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485955101007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485955133775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485955166543,"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":58485955199311,"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":58485955232079,"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":58485955264847,"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":58485955297615,"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":58485955330383,"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":58485955363151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Abishag-Kneeling-Before-David_Poster_CompositorV1_1786370045808.jpg?v=1786846897"},{"product_id":"elijahs-sacrifice-consumed-by-fire-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Elijah's Sacrifice Consumed by Fire - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the biblical account of Elijah's sacrifice being consumed by divine fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut depicts the biblical narrative of the prophet Elijah, as recorded in the First Book of Kings. The scene captures the moment when divine fire descends to consume the offering upon the altar, a demonstration of power intended to settle the contest between Elijah and the prophets of Baal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeit Rudolf Specklin, a German artist active during the sixteenth century, employs the characteristic linear economy of the period. The composition is structured around the central altar, where flames rise in stylised, vertical strokes. To the right, Elijah kneels in prayer, his posture conveying humility and focus. To the left, a monarch, likely King Ahab, stands with a sceptre, observing the miraculous event. The background includes a gathering of figures, rendered with minimal detail to maintain focus on the primary action at the altar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the technical constraints and aesthetic preferences of mid-sixteenth-century German printmaking. The lines are direct, serving to define form and shadow without excessive ornamentation. The artist uses hatching to suggest the texture of the stone altar and the folds of the garments worn by the figures. This work belongs to a tradition of biblical illustration intended for wider dissemination, often found in printed books or as individual devotional sheets. The clarity of the narrative, combined with the stark contrast of the woodcut medium, ensures that the theological message remains the primary focus for the viewer. The work provides insight into the visual culture of the Reformation era, where such imagery functioned as a tool for religious instruction and contemplation.\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\/heller-altarpiece-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eHeller Altarpiece - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/samson-killing-the-lion-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eSamson Killing the Lion - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485954937167,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485961785679,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485961818447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485961851215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485961883983,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485961916751,"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":58485961949519,"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":58485961982287,"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":58485962015055,"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":58485962047823,"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":58485962080591,"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":58485962113359,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Elijah-s-Sacrifice-Consumed-by-Fire_Poster_CompositorV1_1786370478737.jpg?v=1786847063"},{"product_id":"afgezant-van-koning-chiram-met-boodschap-voor-salomo-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Afgezant van koning Chiram met boodschap voor Salomo - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the biblical meeting between King Solomon and an envoy from King Hiram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts a biblical narrative: the arrival of an envoy from King Hiram of Tyre to King Solomon. The composition is structured with clear, linear precision, characteristic of sixteenth-century German printmaking. The kneeling envoy presents a document to the seated monarch, while a central figure stands between them, acting as a visual bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin employs a disciplined approach to line work, using hatching to define the folds of the garments and the texture of the drapery behind the figures. The background features a repeating diamond pattern, which adds a sense of order to the interior space. The figures are rendered with a focus on narrative clarity rather than anatomical realism, typical of the period's illustrative style. The scene captures a moment of diplomatic exchange, with the posture of the envoy conveying deference and the seated position of Solomon indicating his authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a woodcut, the image relies on the contrast between the dark ink lines and the light paper ground. The artist uses varied line weights to create depth, particularly in the shadows cast by the figures and the heavy fabric of the king's robes. This work reflects the common practice of the era, where woodcuts were produced to illustrate printed books, providing visual accompaniment to historical or religious texts. The print remains a clear example of the technical capabilities of the woodcut medium during the mid-sixteenth century, demonstrating how artists of the time communicated complex narratives through simplified, graphic forms.\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\/heller-altarpiece-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eHeller Altarpiece - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/samson-killing-the-lion-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eSamson Killing the Lion - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485955756367,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485959950671,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485959983439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485960016207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485960048975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485960081743,"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":58485960114511,"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":58485960147279,"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":58485960180047,"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":58485960212815,"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":58485960245583,"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":58485960278351,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Afgezant-van-koning-Chiram-met-boodschap-voor-Salomo_Poster_CompositorV1_1786370164928.jpg?v=1786847079"},{"product_id":"dood-van-abia-the-death-of-abijah-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Dood van Abia (The Death of Abijah) - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the biblical death of Abijah within a detailed domestic interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts the biblical narrative of the death of Abijah, the son of King Jeroboam. The composition is structured around the interior of a bedchamber, a common setting in sixteenth-century German printmaking for domestic or royal scenes. The artist employs a clear, linear style typical of the period, using hatching to define the folds of the bed curtains and the textures of the figures' garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the centre, the dying Abijah lies in bed, attended by figures who appear in states of mourning or prayer. To the left, a crowned figure, likely representing the king, observes the scene. To the right, a figure enters through a doorway, holding a vessel. This architectural element provides a sense of depth, separating the intimate space of the sickbed from the exterior or an adjoining room. The work reflects the conventions of the time, where biblical stories were often translated into contemporary visual language, placing ancient figures in settings familiar to the viewer of the Reformation era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin, active in Strasbourg, was known for his contributions to botanical and medical illustration, yet his work in woodcut also extended to narrative and religious subjects. The precision of the line work demonstrates the technical skill required for woodblock carving, where every mark must be carefully considered before the wood is removed. The print is devoid of excessive ornamentation, focusing instead on the gravity of the narrative. The stark contrast between the black ink and the paper surface creates a clear, readable image that conveys the solemnity of the event. This piece offers a glimpse into the graphic traditions of the early sixteenth century, where the medium of the woodcut served as a primary vehicle for disseminating religious and historical narratives to a wider audience.\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\/heller-altarpiece-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eHeller Altarpiece - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/samson-killing-the-lion-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eSamson Killing the Lion - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485958934863,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485960769871,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485960802639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485960835407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485960868175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485960900943,"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":58485960933711,"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":58485960966479,"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":58485960999247,"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":58485961032015,"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":58485961064783,"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":58485961097551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Dood-van-Abia-The-Death-of-Abijah-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786370285230.jpg?v=1786847139"},{"product_id":"heidens-offer-van-koning-achaz-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Heidens offer van koning Achaz - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting the biblical sacrifice of King Ahaz, rendered with precise line work and historical detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts the biblical narrative of King Ahaz performing a sacrifice. The composition centres on a stone altar where flames rise, illustrating the monarch in a moment of ritual action. Specklin, a German artist active during the mid-sixteenth century, employs the characteristic woodcut technique of the period, utilising clear, decisive lines to define the figures and the architectural background. The scene includes a walled city in the distance, providing a sense of place that aligns with the historical setting of the Old Testament account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist focuses on the interaction between the king and the sacrificial fire. The drapery of the garments is rendered with parallel hatching, a common method for creating volume and shadow in early modern printmaking. The figures are positioned to draw the eye toward the altar, which serves as the primary point of interest. The background architecture, featuring a gate and various structures, suggests a fortified urban environment, typical of the way Renaissance artists reimagined ancient settings through the lens of their own contemporary surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin's work reflects the technical precision required for woodblock carving, where every mark is deliberate. The contrast between the dark lines of the figures and the lighter areas of the paper creates a balanced visual weight. This print is a representative example of the religious illustrations produced for books and broadsides in the sixteenth century, intended to make biblical stories accessible to a wider audience. The clarity of the narrative and the structured approach to the scene demonstrate the conventions of German printmaking during this era, where the emphasis remained on legible storytelling and technical discipline.\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\/heller-altarpiece-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eHeller Altarpiece - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/samson-killing-the-lion-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eSamson Killing the Lion - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485965619535,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485967192399,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485967225167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485967257935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485967290703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485967323471,"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":58485967356239,"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":58485967389007,"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":58485967421775,"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":58485967454543,"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":58485967487311,"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":58485967520079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Heidens-offer-van-koning-Achaz_Poster_CompositorV1_1786371031179.jpg?v=1786847353"},{"product_id":"bestraffing-van-de-kinderen-die-elisa-bespotten-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Bestraffing van de kinderen die Elisa bespotten - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin illustrating the biblical account of Elisha and the mocking children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts the biblical narrative from 2 Kings 2:23-24, where the prophet Elisha is mocked by a group of children. The composition follows the conventions of late sixteenth-century German printmaking, utilising clear, defined lines to delineate the figures and the surrounding environment. Elisha stands in the foreground, gesturing towards the scene where bears emerge to punish the youths. The background features a stylised cityscape and foliage, typical of the period's approach to narrative space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin, an artist active in Strasbourg, demonstrates the technical precision associated with the woodcut medium during this era. The figures are rendered with expressive gestures, and the narrative is presented with directness. The upper portion of the print includes a celestial element, suggesting divine intervention in the unfolding events. The contrast between the central figure of the prophet and the smaller, more chaotic group of children creates a clear hierarchy within the frame. The architectural elements in the distance provide a sense of place, grounding the biblical story within a visual language familiar to contemporary viewers of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a piece of historical graphic art, this work reflects the pedagogical and moralising function of religious prints in the post-Reformation period. The clarity of the line work allows for the legibility of the narrative, which was essential for prints intended for wider circulation. The composition is balanced, with the prophet acting as the anchor for the viewer's eye, while the secondary actions occur around him. This print serves as a record of the stylistic preferences and thematic concerns of the late Northern Renaissance, capturing a moment of moral judgement through the medium of the woodblock.\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\/heller-altarpiece-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eHeller Altarpiece - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/samson-killing-the-lion-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eSamson Killing the Lion - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485965717839,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485966799183,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485966831951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485966864719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485966897487,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485966930255,"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":58485966963023,"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":58485966995791,"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":58485967028559,"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":58485967061327,"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":58485967094095,"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":58485967126863,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Bestraffing-van-de-kinderen-die-Elisa-bespotten_Poster_CompositorV1_1786370765626.jpg?v=1786847375"},{"product_id":"athaliah-rending-her-clothes-before-the-high-priest-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Athaliah Rending Her Clothes Before the High Priest - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut depicting the biblical scene of Athaliah confronting the High Priest, rendered with the clear, narrative style of the German Renaissance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts the dramatic biblical narrative of Athaliah, the Queen of Judah, as she discovers the coronation of Joash. The scene captures the moment of her public outcry, where she rends her garments in protest before the High Priest. Specklin employs the characteristic graphic language of the mid-sixteenth-century German tradition, utilising clear, decisive lines to define the architectural setting and the figures within the temple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is structured around the central figure of Athaliah, whose posture conveys a sense of sudden movement and distress. To the right, the High Priest sits in authority, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers. In the background, the artist includes a secondary narrative element, showing figures with swords, which adds to the tension of the scene. The use of cross-hatching is restrained, focusing instead on the clarity of the outlines to communicate the narrative action. This approach is typical of book illustrations from the period, where the primary goal is the legible transmission of a story to the reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin, active in Strasbourg, was known for his contributions to botanical and anatomical texts, yet his work in biblical illustration demonstrates a firm grasp of historical narrative and spatial organisation. The print reflects the aesthetic values of the Reformation era, where woodcuts were frequently used to provide visual accompaniment to religious texts. The architectural elements, such as the columns and the tiled floor, provide a sense of depth, while the figures are rendered with a focus on gesture and expression. This work is a fine example of the technical proficiency found in sixteenth-century printmaking, offering a glimpse into the visual culture 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\/heller-altarpiece-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eHeller Altarpiece - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/samson-killing-the-lion-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eSamson Killing the Lion - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485968240975,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485970436431,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485970469199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485970501967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485970534735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485970567503,"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":58485970600271,"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":58485970633039,"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":58485970665807,"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":58485970698575,"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":58485970731343,"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":58485970764111,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Athaliah-Rending-Her-Clothes-Before-the-High-Priest_Poster_CompositorV1_1786370885122.jpg?v=1786847538"},{"product_id":"leger-van-david-schakelt-de-strijdwagens-en-het-voetvolk-van-koning-hadadezer-uit-veit-rudolf-specklin","title":"Leger van David schakelt de strijdwagens en het voetvolk van koning Hadadezer uit - Veit Rudolf Specklin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed sixteenth-century woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicting a biblical battle scene between the armies of King David and King Hadadezer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Veit Rudolf Specklin depicts a scene from the Old Testament, specifically the military engagement between the forces of King David and the army of King Hadadezer. Specklin, a German artist active during the late sixteenth century, employs the traditional woodcut technique to render the chaos of the battlefield. The composition focuses on the aftermath of the conflict, showing fallen soldiers and overturned chariots scattered across the terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist uses a system of parallel hatching and cross-hatching to define form and shadow, a characteristic approach for printmakers of the period. The foreground features a soldier wielding a mace, standing over a defeated opponent, while the background provides a sense of distance through simple topographical lines and sparse vegetation. The horses, depicted in various states of collapse, add a sense of movement and tragedy to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecklin's work reflects the conventions of sixteenth-century book illustration, where narrative clarity was prioritised over anatomical precision. The figures are rendered with a degree of stylisation typical of the era, focusing on the action and the biblical narrative rather than realistic portraiture. The print serves as a visual record of how historical and religious events were interpreted and disseminated through mass-produced imagery in early modern Europe. The stark contrast between the black ink and the paper surface allows the viewer to focus on the arrangement of the figures and the narrative progression of the battle. This piece is a representative example of the graphic arts produced in the German-speaking regions during the late Renaissance, where printmaking functioned as a primary medium for storytelling and education.\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\/heller-altarpiece-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eHeller Altarpiece - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/samson-killing-the-lion-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eSamson Killing the Lion - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veit Rudolf Specklin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485974991183,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485977317711,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485977350479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485977383247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485977416015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485977448783,"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":58485977481551,"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":58485977514319,"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":58485977547087,"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":58485977579855,"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":58485977612623,"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":58485977645391,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Leger-van-David-schakelt-de-strijdwagens-en-het-voetvolk-van-koning-Hadadezer-uit_Poster_CompositorV1_1786369085347.jpg?v=1786847856"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/collections\/veit-rudolf-specklin.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}