{"title":"Antonio Perfetti","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"presentazione-al-tempio-antonio-perfetti","title":"Presentazione al Tempio - Antonio Perfetti","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1840 engraving by Antonio Perfetti depicting the Presentation at the Temple, based on the work of Fra Bartolomeo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis fine art print reproduces the Presentation at the Temple, a work originally conceived by the artist Fra Bartolomeo. The engraving, executed by Antonio Perfetti in 1840, demonstrates the technical precision characteristic of nineteenth-century Italian printmaking. The composition follows a traditional iconographic arrangement, focusing on the moment the infant Christ is presented to Simeon within the sacred space of the temple.\n\nPerfetti employs a sophisticated system of cross-hatching and varied line weights to render the heavy folds of the garments and the soft textures of the figures. The architectural setting, defined by classical columns and a structured floor, provides a stable backdrop for the central interaction. Simeon holds the child with a sense of gravity, while the Virgin Mary reaches out to receive him. The surrounding figures, including Joseph and other attendants, are depicted with a restrained emotional quality that aligns with the Neoclassical preference for order and clarity.\n\nAs a master engraver, Perfetti was known for his ability to translate the tonal qualities of oil paintings into the monochromatic medium of the print. This work reflects the period's interest in preserving and disseminating the compositions of Renaissance masters through high-quality reproductive engraving. The print captures the solemnity of the biblical narrative, utilising light and shadow to create a sense of depth and volume. The attention to detail, from the fringe on Simeon's vestments to the subtle expressions on the faces of the participants, demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship involved in the production of such plates. This piece offers a clear view into the methods used by nineteenth-century printmakers to interpret religious themes for a wider audience, maintaining a balance between technical rigour and artistic sensitivity.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/la-mere-heureuse-alexis-francois-girard\" 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;\"\u003eLa Mère Heureuse - Alexis François Girard — Alexis François Girard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/portrait-of-michelangelo-buonarroti-raphael-morghen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Michelangelo Buonarroti - Raphael Morghen — Raffaello Sanzio Morghen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antonio Perfetti","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58177936687439,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58178095284559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58178095317327,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58231638786383,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58231638819151,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58231638851919,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58231638884687,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58231638917455,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58231638950223,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58231638982991,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58231639015759,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58231639048527,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58231639081295,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58231639146831,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58231639474511,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58231639507279,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58231639572815,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Presentazione-al-Tempio_Poster_CompositorV1_1783664297700.jpg?v=1783664308"},{"product_id":"repose-in-egypt-antonio-perfetti","title":"Repose in Egypt - Antonio Perfetti","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 19th-century engraving by Antonio Perfetti, depicting the Holy Family in a classical, serene interpretation of the Repose in Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Antonio Perfetti depicts the biblical scene of the Holy Family during their flight into Egypt. Perfetti, a skilled Italian engraver, translated the original composition by Pietro da Cortona into a monochromatic medium with technical precision. The scene shows the Virgin Mary, the Christ Child, and Saint Joseph resting near a stone structure. They are attended by two angels who offer sustenance, while a donkey and an elephant occupy the background, adding an exotic touch to the narrative. \n\nThe composition follows the conventions of the period, balancing the figures within a structured, classical arrangement. Perfetti employs a range of tonal values to define the drapery of the garments, the soft forms of the figures, and the textures of the surrounding environment. The inclusion of Latin text and a coat of arms at the base indicates the print was produced as a formal commission or a presentation piece for a patron. \n\nAs an engraver, Perfetti was known for his ability to replicate the nuances of painting through the use of line and cross-hatching. This work demonstrates his command over the burin, creating smooth transitions between light and shadow. The figures exhibit the idealised proportions common in Neoclassical art, with a focus on clarity and grace. The presence of the elephant, an unusual element in traditional depictions of this subject, suggests a specific iconographic choice by the original painter, which Perfetti faithfully rendered in his print. This piece offers a glimpse into the high level of craftsmanship associated with 19th-century Italian printmaking, where the reproduction of master paintings was a primary method for disseminating art 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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/la-mere-heureuse-alexis-francois-girard\" 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;\"\u003eLa Mère Heureuse - Alexis François Girard — Alexis François Girard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/portrait-of-michelangelo-buonarroti-raphael-morghen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Michelangelo Buonarroti - Raphael Morghen — Raffaello Sanzio Morghen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antonio Perfetti","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58177937801551,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58178121007439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58178121040207,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58231637442895,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58231637475663,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58231637508431,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58231637541199,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58231637573967,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58231637606735,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58231637639503,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58231637672271,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58231637705039,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58231637737807,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58231637803343,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58231638131023,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58231638163791,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58231638229327,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Repose-in-Egypt_Poster_CompositorV1_1783664388031.jpg?v=1783664397"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/collections\/antonio-perfetti.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}