{"title":"Giorgio Ghisi","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-vision-of-ezekiel-giorgio-ghisi","title":"The Vision of Ezekiel - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1554 engraving by Giorgio Ghisi depicting the biblical resurrection of the dead, showcasing the technical precision of Italian Mannerist printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiorgio Ghisi, a master engraver from Mantua, produced this work in 1554. It depicts the biblical prophecy from the Book of Ezekiel, where the prophet witnesses a valley of dry bones restored to life. The composition is characteristic of the Mannerist period, favouring elongated figures, complex spatial arrangements, and a sense of dramatic tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi demonstrates technical precision in his use of the burin. The scene is populated by skeletons and figures in various states of resurrection, emerging from tombs and the earth. The anatomical detail is sharp, reflecting the influence of Michelangelo and the Roman school of the time. Above the scene, putti hold banners inscribed with Latin text, providing a celestial counterpoint to the terrestrial resurrection below. The architectural elements, including the heavy sarcophagi, frame the chaotic movement of the figures, creating a structured yet unsettling atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving is a notable example of the printmaking culture in sixteenth-century Italy, where artists reproduced and interpreted the works of contemporary painters and sculptors. Ghisi was known for his ability to translate the monumental scale of fresco painting into the smaller, more portable medium of the copperplate engraving. The contrast between the dark, shadowed recesses of the tombs and the lighter, more open areas of the sky creates a sense of depth. The work remains a study in the intersection of classical anatomy and religious narrative, executed with a level of control that defined Ghisi's career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/annunciation-hendrik-van-schoel\" 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;\"\u003eAnnunciation - Hendrik van Schoel — Hendrik van Schoel\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/coronation-of-the-virgin-cornelis-cort\" 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;\"\u003eCoronation of the Virgin - Cornelis Cort — Cornelis Cort\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58517646377295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517646442831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517646541135,"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":58517646573903,"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":58517646639439,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Vision-of-Ezekiel_Poster_CompositorV1_1786465088050.jpg?v=1787145432"},{"product_id":"hercules-and-the-slain-hydra-giorgio-ghisi","title":"Hercules and the Slain Hydra - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful Mannerist engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, depicting the hero Hercules standing over the defeated Hydra within an ornate, allegorical frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiorgio Ghisi, a master engraver from Mantua, produced this work during the height of the Italian Mannerist period. The composition displays the technical precision and dramatic flair characteristic of his output. Hercules is depicted as a muscular, heroic figure, standing over the defeated Hydra. His anatomy is rendered with exaggerated musculature, a hallmark of the Mannerist style, which prioritised stylistic artifice over strict naturalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central figure is framed by an elaborate architectural border. This frame contains various allegorical elements, including musical instruments, globes, and winged figures. These decorative motifs provide a stark contrast to the raw power of the central scene. Ghisi utilised a complex system of cross-hatching to create deep shadows and a sense of volume, which gives the print a sculptural quality. The interplay between the central narrative and the surrounding ornamentation demonstrates the artist's ability to balance disparate visual elements within a single frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving reflects the period's fascination with classical mythology and the display of virtuoso technical skill. The work is not merely a depiction of a mythological event, but a demonstration of the engraver's command over the copper plate. The dense, dark tones achieved through meticulous line work create a sense of gravity and presence. By placing the hero within a structured, almost theatrical setting, Ghisi invites the viewer to examine the work as a constructed object of artifice. The print remains a representative example of sixteenth-century Italian printmaking, where the boundaries between fine art and decorative design were fluid.\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\/annunciation-hendrik-van-schoel\" 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;\"\u003eAnnunciation - Hendrik van Schoel — Hendrik van Schoel\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/coronation-of-the-virgin-cornelis-cort\" 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;\"\u003eCoronation of the Virgin - Cornelis Cort — Cornelis Cort\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58517653356879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517653422415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517653520719,"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":58517653553487,"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":58517653619023,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Hercules-and-the-Slain-Hydra_Poster_CompositorV1_1786465327323.jpg?v=1787145543"},{"product_id":"the-fall-of-troy-and-the-escape-of-aeneas-giorgio-ghisi","title":"The Fall of Troy and the Escape of Aeneas - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Renaissance engraving by Giorgio Ghisi depicting the dramatic fall of Troy and the flight of Aeneas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiorgio Ghisi, a master engraver from Mantua, produced this complex composition during the height of the Italian Mannerist period. The print depicts the chaotic final moments of the Trojan War, juxtaposing the violent destruction of the city with the departure of the hero Aeneas. Ghisi demonstrates his technical command through the use of varied hatching and cross-hatching techniques, which create a sense of depth and sculptural volume across the crowded scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into distinct zones of action. On the left, soldiers engage in combat amidst the burning architecture of Troy. The right side features a more contemplative, mythological element, where figures appear in a rocky, grotto-like setting. This contrast between the frantic energy of the battle and the structured, almost theatrical arrangement of the figures is characteristic of Ghisi's approach to narrative engraving. The artist often worked from designs by other painters, and this work reflects the influence of the School of Fontainebleau, particularly in the elongated proportions and muscular forms of the figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi was known for his ability to translate the painterly qualities of large-scale works into the medium of engraving. His lines are precise, allowing for a high degree of detail in the armour, the musculature of the horses, and the architectural elements of the city walls. The print serves as a record of the period's fascination with classical mythology and the dramatic potential of the human form in motion. Collectors of Renaissance prints value Ghisi for his technical rigour and his contribution to the dissemination of Mannerist aesthetics across Europe. This museum-grade reproduction captures the tonal range of the original copperplate engraving, preserving the fine lines and dramatic shadows that define the work.\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\/annunciation-hendrik-van-schoel\" 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;\"\u003eAnnunciation - Hendrik van Schoel — Hendrik van Schoel\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/coronation-of-the-virgin-cornelis-cort\" 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;\"\u003eCoronation of the Virgin - Cornelis Cort — Cornelis Cort\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58517659025743,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517659091279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517659189583,"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":58517659222351,"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":58517659287887,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Fall-of-Troy-and-the-Escape-of-Aeneas_Poster_CompositorV1_1786465572798.jpg?v=1787145957"},{"product_id":"allegory-of-the-hunt-giorgio-ghisi","title":"Allegory of the Hunt - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Mannerist engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, depicting a hunter and his companion in a wooded setting, accompanied by a Latin inscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiorgio Ghisi, a master engraver from Mantua, produced this work during the mid-sixteenth century. The composition draws upon the Mannerist tradition, which favoured elongated figures and complex, layered narratives. The scene depicts a hunter, possibly representing a mythological figure, accompanied by a female companion who rests her hand upon his shoulder. The figures are positioned within a dense, wooded environment, surrounded by hunting dogs and secondary figures in the distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraving demonstrates Ghisi's technical precision, particularly in his use of cross-hatching to define musculature and the textures of the foliage. The inclusion of a Latin inscription at the base provides a moralising context, typical of the period's interest in classical themes and humanistic philosophy. The hunter appears to be caught between the pursuit of his craft and the influence of the female figure, who may represent a personification of love or nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi was known for his ability to translate the works of other painters into the medium of engraving, often adding his own stylistic interpretations. This print reflects the high level of craftsmanship associated with the School of Mantua. The composition balances the foreground figures against a receding background, creating a sense of depth that is characteristic of his mature style. The attention to detail in the clothing, the animals, and the surrounding flora demonstrates the artist's focus on creating a cohesive, albeit complex, visual narrative. This print serves as an example of the sophisticated graphic arts produced in Italy during the Renaissance, where the dialogue between classical antiquity and contemporary artistic practice remained a primary concern for printmakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/saint-james-minor-agostino-carracci\" 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;\"\u003eSaint James Minor - Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/untitled-frieze-with-sea-creatures-and-putti-fine-art-print\" 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;\"\u003eUntitled (Frieze with Sea Creatures and Putti) - Fine Art Print — Unknown Artist\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58517733900623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517733966159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517734064463,"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":58517734097231,"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":58517734162767,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Allegory-of-the-Hunt_Poster_CompositorV1_1786465843841.jpg?v=1787146365"},{"product_id":"the-school-of-athens-giorgio-ghisi","title":"The School of Athens - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1550 engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, capturing the architectural majesty and philosophical depth of Raphael's iconic School of Athens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, produced in 1550, is a masterful interpretation of Raphael's famous fresco, The School of Athens. Ghisi, a skilled Mantuan engraver, captures the architectural grandeur and the intellectual assembly of philosophers depicted in the original Vatican work. The composition is defined by a series of barrel-vaulted arches that draw the eye toward the central figures of Plato and Aristotle, who stand beneath the distant archway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi employs a precise, disciplined line technique to translate the tonal depth of the original painting into the monochrome medium of engraving. The figures are arranged in groups across the steps, each engaged in study, debate, or contemplation. The architectural setting, inspired by Bramante's designs for St. Peter's Basilica, provides a rigid, geometric framework that balances the fluid, naturalistic poses of the philosophers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, figures are depicted with anatomical accuracy, their drapery rendered through fine hatching and cross-hatching. The inclusion of classical statuary in the niches adds to the atmosphere of antiquity. The work demonstrates the technical capability of sixteenth-century printmakers to disseminate complex compositions to a wider audience. By reducing the scale of the original fresco to a portable print, Ghisi allows for a closer examination of the individual interactions and the spatial logic of the scene. The print remains a significant example of how reproductive engraving functioned as a primary method for circulating artistic ideas during the Renaissance period. The clarity of the lines and the careful management of light and shadow ensure that the architectural perspective remains the primary anchor for the viewer, while the human elements provide the narrative focus.\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\/the-descent-of-the-holy-spirit-domenico-campagnola\" 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 Descent of the Holy Spirit - Domenico Campagnola — Domenico Campagnola\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/christ-descending-into-hell-andrea-mantegna\" 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;\"\u003eChrist Descending into Hell - Andrea Mantegna — Andrea Mantegna\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58517743599951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517743665487,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517743763791,"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":58517743796559,"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":58517743862095,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-School-of-Athens_Poster_CompositorV1_1786466047931.jpg?v=1787146817"},{"product_id":"the-judgement-of-paris-giorgio-ghisi","title":"The Judgement of Paris - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1555 Mannerist engraving by Giorgio Ghisi depicting the mythological Judgement of Paris, based on a design by Giovanni Battista Bertani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, dated 1555, depicts the classical myth of the Judgement of Paris. Based on a design by Giovanni Battista Bertani, the work demonstrates the technical precision and complex spatial arrangements characteristic of the Italian Mannerist period. Ghisi, a master engraver from Mantua, employs a dense network of lines to create varied textures, from the musculature of the figures to the atmospheric clouds and distant architectural vistas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of the composition, Paris sits in contemplation, flanked by Mercury. Before him stand the three goddesses: Juno, Minerva, and Venus. The scene is framed by celestial elements, including the sun god Apollo in his chariot on the left and a lunar chariot on the right. Below, the landscape recedes into a detailed background, featuring a city and rolling hills. The figures exhibit the elongated proportions and dramatic poses typical of the mid-sixteenth century, reflecting the influence of the School of Fontainebleau and the artistic climate of the Mantuan court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi's ability to translate complex painterly designs into the medium of engraving allowed such works to circulate widely across Europe. The print is notable for its narrative density and the inclusion of numerous putti, which add a sense of movement to the mythological encounter. The inscription in the lower left corner provides the attribution to Bertani as the inventor and Ghisi as the engraver, alongside the date of production. This work remains a primary example of the sophisticated printmaking culture of the Italian Renaissance, where the collaboration between painter and engraver produced images of great technical and iconographic ambition.\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\/saint-james-minor-agostino-carracci\" 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;\"\u003eSaint James Minor - Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/untitled-frieze-with-sea-creatures-and-putti-fine-art-print\" 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;\"\u003eUntitled (Frieze with Sea Creatures and Putti) - Fine Art Print — Unknown Artist\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58517762769231,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517762834767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517762933071,"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":58517762965839,"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":58517763031375,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Judgement-of-Paris_Poster_CompositorV1_1786466315525.jpg?v=1787146953"},{"product_id":"theology-giorgio-ghisi","title":"Theology - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Mannerist engraving by Giorgio Ghisi depicting a theological allegory, featuring a celestial assembly above a gathering of scholars and clergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, a master of the Mantuan school, presents a complex allegorical representation of Theology. The composition is divided into two distinct registers, a common device in sixteenth-century Italian printmaking to separate the celestial from the terrestrial. In the upper portion, the Holy Trinity is depicted amidst clouds and celestial light, surrounded by figures who appear to be saints or biblical personages. The lower register shows a gathering of scholars, clergy, and theologians arranged around a central altar, which holds a monstrance. This arrangement suggests a dialogue between divine revelation and human study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi demonstrates his technical proficiency through the use of varied hatching and cross-hatching to define form and light. The figures are rendered with the elongated proportions and graceful, artificial poses characteristic of the Mannerist period. The architectural elements at the base provide a sense of perspective, grounding the scene while the upper portion remains ethereal. The print is notable for its scale and the density of the figures, which requires careful observation to distinguish individual gestures and expressions. The work reflects the intellectual climate of the Counter-Reformation, where the visual arts were employed to clarify and defend theological doctrines. The precision of the line work allows for the clear articulation of the drapery, the facial features of the gathered figures, and the atmospheric quality of the clouds. This print is a significant example of reproductive engraving, where the artist translates the painterly qualities of a composition into the linear language of the copper plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/cuchein-ollibeg-persian-ambassador-at-prague-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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;\"\u003eCuchein Ollibeg, Persian Ambassador at Prague - Aegidius Sadeler II — Aegidius Sadeler II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/saint-james-minor-agostino-carracci\" 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;\"\u003eSaint James Minor - Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58517781414223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517781479759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517781578063,"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":58517781610831,"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":58517781676367,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Theology_Poster_CompositorV1_1786466457193.jpg?v=1787147547"},{"product_id":"the-dream-of-raphael-giorgio-ghisi","title":"The Dream of Raphael - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA complex 1561 Mannerist engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, featuring dense allegorical imagery and precise technical execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiorgio Ghisi, a master engraver from Mantua, produced this complex work in 1561. It is often referred to as The Dream of Raphael, though its precise iconographic programme remains a subject of academic debate. The composition is dense with symbolic elements, reflecting the Mannerist preference for artifice and intellectual ambiguity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the centre, an elderly figure leans against a rock, seemingly observing a chaotic scene filled with mythical creatures, a stranded boat, and a distant, fortified city. To the right, a female figure stands with a staff, her gaze directed towards the horizon. The engraving demonstrates Ghisi's technical precision, particularly in his handling of light and shadow through varied hatching techniques. The scene is populated by diverse animals, including lions and dragons, which contribute to the surreal, dreamlike atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the balanced compositions of the High Renaissance, this work embraces a crowded, almost claustrophobic arrangement. The spatial depth is compressed, forcing the viewer to navigate the various narrative fragments scattered across the frame. Ghisi's ability to render textures, from the rough bark of the palm trees to the fluid movement of water, is evident throughout the print. This engraving serves as a primary example of the sophisticated print culture in sixteenth-century Italy, where artists sought to translate the complexity of contemporary thought into highly finished, reproducible images. The inclusion of Latin inscriptions further anchors the work in the humanist tradition, inviting the viewer to interpret the moral or philosophical implications of the 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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/cuchein-ollibeg-persian-ambassador-at-prague-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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;\"\u003eCuchein Ollibeg, Persian Ambassador at Prague - Aegidius Sadeler II — Aegidius Sadeler II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/saint-james-minor-agostino-carracci\" 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;\"\u003eSaint James Minor - Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58517854716239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517854781775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517854880079,"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":58517854912847,"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":58517854978383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Dream-of-Raphael_Poster_CompositorV1_1786466768281.jpg?v=1787147858"},{"product_id":"venus-embracing-adonis-after-the-chase-giorgio-ghisi","title":"Venus Embracing Adonis After The Chase - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Mannerist engraving by Giorgio Ghisi depicting the mythological figures of Venus and Adonis after a hunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi depicts the mythological encounter between Venus and Adonis following a hunt. Ghisi, a master of the Mantuan school, demonstrates his technical precision through the dense cross-hatching and varied line weights that define the muscular forms of the figures and the surrounding foliage. The composition is characteristic of the Mannerist period, featuring elongated proportions and a complex, crowded arrangement of figures within a wooded setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVenus is shown with her back to the viewer, her posture creating a sense of movement as she leans toward Adonis. Adonis, holding a hunting spear, appears weary from the chase, his gaze directed outward. A small putto assists by draping a cloth above them, while another putto occupies the foreground, interacting with a small animal. To the right, a hunting dog drinks from a stream, adding a naturalistic detail to the scene. The inclusion of a boar's head at the feet of Adonis serves as a reminder of the hunt's success, though it also foreshadows the tragic fate of the youth in classical mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi was known for his ability to translate the works of other painters into the medium of engraving, often working after designs by artists such as Giulio Romano. This print displays the characteristic clarity and control of his burin, which allowed him to achieve a wide range of tonal values. The scene is framed by trees and rocks, creating a sense of enclosure that focuses the viewer on the intimate interaction between the two central figures. The work reflects the period's fascination with classical themes and the technical possibilities of printmaking as a medium for disseminating complex artistic compositions 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\/coronation-of-the-virgin-cornelis-cort\" 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;\"\u003eCoronation of the Virgin - Cornelis Cort — Cornelis Cort\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-harmony-of-the-spheres-agostino-carracci\" 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 Harmony of the Spheres - Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58517877391695,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517877457231,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517877555535,"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":58517877588303,"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":58517877653839,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Venus-Embracing-Adonis-After-The-Chase_Poster_CompositorV1_1786467037286.jpg?v=1787148132"},{"product_id":"virgin-lifting-the-veil-from-the-child-giorgio-ghisi","title":"Virgin Lifting the Veil from the Child - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1575 engraving by Giorgio Ghisi depicting the Virgin Mary revealing the infant Christ to Saint Joseph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, dated 1575, depicts the Holy Family in a moment of quiet domesticity. The Virgin Mary gently lifts a translucent veil to reveal the infant Christ, who reaches upward from his bed. Saint Joseph stands behind them, observing the scene with a contemplative expression. Ghisi, a master of the burin, employs a sophisticated system of cross-hatching to define the forms and textures within the composition. The drapery of the Virgin's garments and the soft bedding are rendered with technical precision, creating a sense of volume and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work reflects the stylistic tendencies of the late Italian Renaissance, specifically the Mannerist interest in elongated forms and complex spatial arrangements. Ghisi was known for his ability to translate the works of other painters into the medium of print, often adding his own stylistic flourishes. The inclusion of Latin text at the base, along with the publisher's mark of Antonio Lafreri, situates this print within the active Roman print market of the sixteenth century. The interaction between the figures is intimate, focusing on the human aspect of the sacred narrative. The lighting is carefully managed, with the veil acting as a device to soften the transition between the figures and the background. This print serves as an example of the high level of craftsmanship achieved by Italian engravers during this period, where technical skill was balanced with a refined approach to composition and narrative clarity.\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\/omnia-vincit-amor-agostino-carracci\" 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;\"\u003eOmnia Vincit Amor - Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/portret-van-keizer-ferdinand-ii-als-aartshertog-dominicus-custos\" 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;\"\u003ePortret van keizer Ferdinand II als aartshertog - Dominicus Custos — Dominicus Custos\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58518039200079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58518039265615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58518039363919,"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":58518039396687,"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":58518039462223,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Virgin-Lifting-the-Veil-from-the-Child_Poster_CompositorV1_1786467247718.jpg?v=1787148774"},{"product_id":"the-persian-sibyl-giorgio-ghisi","title":"The Persian Sibyl - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful sixteenth-century engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, depicting the Persian Sibyl in the style of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi depicts the Persian Sibyl, a figure derived from the decorative programme of the Sistine Chapel ceiling by Michelangelo. Ghisi, a master of the burin, translates the monumental scale of fresco painting into the precise, linear language of printmaking. The composition centres on the seated Sibyl, who is captured in a moment of intense study as she consults an open book. Her form is rendered with muscularity and dramatic torsion, characteristic of the Mannerist style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurrounding the central figure are architectural elements and auxiliary figures, including putti and seated youths, which mirror the complex spatial arrangement of the original ceiling. Ghisi employs a sophisticated system of hatching and cross-hatching to define the volume of the figures and the depth of the architectural niches. The play of light across the drapery and the anatomy of the figures demonstrates his technical control over the copper plate. By isolating this specific section of the Sistine Chapel, Ghisi provides a focused examination of Michelangelo's influence on the printmakers of the sixteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work functions as both a reproduction and an independent artistic statement. It captures the tension and physical weight of the original figures while adapting them to the requirements of a smaller, portable format. The inclusion of the label 'PERSICHA' identifies the subject, anchoring the image within the tradition of classical and biblical iconography. This print offers a clear view of the technical rigour applied to reproductive engraving during the Italian Renaissance, where the goal was to disseminate the visual language of major masters to a wider audience of collectors and artists. The clarity of the line work and the balance of the composition demonstrate why Ghisi remains a significant figure in the history of printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/s-franciscus-dominicus-custos\" 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;\"\u003eS. 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The work depicts a grim interior scene, populated by figures in various states of confinement and physical distress. The engraving demonstrates the technical precision for which Ghisi was known, utilising a complex system of cross-hatching to define the musculature of the figures and the cold, stone surfaces of the cell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is laden with classical references, as indicated by the Latin inscription at the base, which alludes to the justice of Julius Caesar. The figures are arranged in a manner that emphasises their isolation despite their proximity to one another. One figure is suspended from the ceiling, while others are bound in stocks or chained to the walls. The perspective is carefully constructed to draw the eye toward the barred window at the back, where two figures look out toward an unseen horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi was heavily influenced by the works of Giulio Romano, and this print reflects the dramatic, often theatrical approach to human anatomy common in the Mantuan school. The lighting is stark, creating deep shadows that heighten the sense of claustrophobia. The composition avoids a single point of focus, instead distributing the visual weight across the various suffering subjects. This print is a fine example of sixteenth-century printmaking, where the engraver sought to replicate the complexity of painting through the disciplined application of the burin. The work remains a stark study of human vulnerability and the rigid structures of authority, rendered with the meticulous detail characteristic of Ghisi's output.\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\/s-franciscus-dominicus-custos\" 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;\"\u003eS. Franciscus - Dominicus Custos — Dominicus Custos\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/annunciation-with-prophets-cornelis-cort\" 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;\"\u003eAnnunciation with Prophets - Cornelis Cort — Cornelis Cort\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58518286696783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58518286762319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58518286860623,"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":58518286893391,"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":58518286958927,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Prison_Poster_CompositorV1_1786467874271.jpg?v=1787149496"},{"product_id":"sibylla-persica-giorgio-ghisi","title":"Sibylla Persica - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed engraving by Giorgio Ghisi depicting the Persian Sibyl, based on the figures from the Sistine Chapel ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiorgio Ghisi, a master engraver from Mantua, produced this work as part of a series reproducing the figures from the Sistine Chapel ceiling by Michelangelo. This engraving depicts the Persian Sibyl, one of the prophetic figures from antiquity incorporated into the theological programme of the Vatican. Ghisi demonstrates his technical command through the use of varied hatching and cross-hatching to model the muscular forms and the heavy drapery of the garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the architectural framework of the original frescoes, incorporating the seated Sibyl at the centre, flanked by putti and secondary figures within the spandrels. Ghisi translates the monumental scale of Michelangelo's painting into the medium of copperplate engraving, maintaining the sense of volume and physical weight characteristic of the High Renaissance style. The inclusion of the label 'PERSICHA' at the base identifies the subject, while the surrounding decorative elements reflect the Mannerist interest in complex, structured spatial arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print provides a clear view of the graphic techniques employed by sixteenth-century Italian printmakers to replicate large-scale mural paintings. The precision of the lines allows for a detailed study of the anatomical rendering and the play of light across the surfaces. As a reproduction, it documents the dissemination of Michelangelo's work to a wider audience of artists and collectors across Europe during the sixteenth century. The work remains a primary example of the dialogue between painting and printmaking in the Italian Renaissance, showing how engravers adapted the grand manner of fresco to the intimate scale of the printed page.\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\/the-rape-of-the-sabines-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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 Rape of the Sabines - Aegidius Sadeler II — Aegidius Sadeler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/portret-van-gian-giacomo-de-medici-dominicus-custos\" 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;\"\u003ePortret van Gian Giacomo de Medici - Dominicus Custos — Dominicus Custos\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58518747644239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58518747709775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58518747808079,"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":58518747840847,"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":58518747906383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Sibylla-Persica_Poster_CompositorV1_1786468474931.jpg?v=1787150143"},{"product_id":"sibylla-delphica-giorgio-ghisi","title":"Sibylla Delphica - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful 16th-century engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, depicting the Delphic Sibyl with technical precision and classical form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiorgio Ghisi, a master engraver from Mantua, produced this work as a reproduction of the Delphic Sibyl from Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling. Ghisi was known for his technical precision and his ability to translate the monumental scale of fresco painting into the controlled medium of copperplate engraving. This print demonstrates his command of line and cross-hatching to simulate the three-dimensional volume of the human figure and the architectural elements of the original composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraving depicts the Delphic Sibyl seated centrally, holding a scroll, flanked by putti and secondary figures within the spandrel architecture. Ghisi employs a systematic approach to shading, using varied line weights to define the musculature of the figures and the heavy folds of the drapery. The composition retains the structural integrity of Michelangelo's design while introducing the distinct stylistic qualities of the late Italian Renaissance. The inclusion of the label 'DELPHICA' provides a clear identification of the subject, consistent with the iconographic programmes of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print serves as an example of the reproductive print culture that allowed artists and collectors across Europe to study the works of the Roman High Renaissance. Ghisi's work is valued for its clarity and the fidelity with which it captures the tension and physical presence of the original figures. The engraving process requires a high degree of planning, as the artist must account for the reversal of the image during the printing process. This specific impression showcases the technical rigour required to maintain tonal balance across a complex, multi-figured scene. It remains a significant example of sixteenth-century printmaking, reflecting the period's interest in classical antiquity and the revival of monumental figure studies.\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\/the-rape-of-the-sabines-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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 Rape of the Sabines - Aegidius Sadeler II — Aegidius Sadeler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/portret-van-gian-giacomo-de-medici-dominicus-custos\" 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;\"\u003ePortret van Gian Giacomo de Medici - Dominicus Custos — Dominicus Custos\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58518760423759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58518760489295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58518760587599,"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":58518760620367,"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":58518760685903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Sibylla-Delphica_Poster_CompositorV1_1786468830868.jpg?v=1787150411"},{"product_id":"caius-marius-intimidating-the-soldiers-who-have-been-sent-to-kill-him-giorgio-ghisi","title":"Caius Marius Intimidating the Soldiers Who Have Been Sent to Kill Him - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dramatic sixteenth-century engraving by Giorgio Ghisi depicting the Roman general Caius Marius confronting his assassin with stoic defiance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi depicts a dramatic episode from Roman history: the moment the exiled general Caius Marius confronts the assassin sent to execute him in his prison cell. Ghisi, a master of the burin, employs a sophisticated system of cross-hatching to define the muscular anatomy of the soldiers and the heavy, sculptural folds of Marius's robes. The composition is tightly controlled, focusing on the psychological tension between the armed men and the seated, defiant figure of the general.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi was active in Mantua and worked closely with the publisher Antonio Lafreri in Rome, whose name appears on the plate. The scene draws upon the Mannerist tradition, characterised by elongated proportions and a sense of theatrical artifice. The soldiers are rendered with exaggerated physical presence, their armour detailed with precision, while the background features a small, framed view of a classical ruin, which provides a sense of spatial depth and historical context. The lighting is stark, creating deep shadows that heighten the gravity of the encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an engraver, Ghisi was known for his ability to translate complex painterly compositions into the medium of print. This work demonstrates his technical command, particularly in the way he manages the transition from the dark, enclosed interior to the lighter, architectural elements. The print reflects the interest of the period in classical narratives, which were often used to explore themes of stoicism, political power, and individual resolve. The work remains a fine example of sixteenth-century Italian printmaking, capturing the narrative intensity of the Roman legend through meticulous line work and balanced, yet dynamic, figure placement.\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\/the-rape-of-the-sabines-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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 Rape of the Sabines - Aegidius Sadeler II — Aegidius Sadeler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/portret-van-gian-giacomo-de-medici-dominicus-custos\" 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;\"\u003ePortret van Gian Giacomo de Medici - Dominicus Custos — Dominicus Custos\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58518780346703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58518780412239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58518780510543,"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":58518780543311,"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":58518780608847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Caius-Marius-Intimidating-the-Soldiers-Who-Have-Been-Sent-to-Kill-Him_Poster_CompositorV1_1786469047752.jpg?v=1787150541"},{"product_id":"hercules-pan-and-bacchus-giorgio-ghisi","title":"Hercules, Pan, and Bacchus - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful Mannerist engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, depicting Hercules, Pan, and Bacchus in a complex, oval-framed composition based on a design by Francesco Primaticcio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi depicts a gathering of mythological figures, specifically Hercules, Pan, and Bacchus. Ghisi, a Mantuan printmaker, was known for his technical precision and his ability to translate complex painterly compositions into the medium of engraving. The work is based on a design by the painter Francesco Primaticcio, whose influence is evident in the elongated, muscular forms and the dramatic, contorted poses characteristic of the Mannerist style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is contained within an oval frame, a format that forces the figures into a tight, interconnected arrangement. Hercules, positioned on the left, is identifiable by his lion skin, while the central figure of Bacchus is adorned with vine leaves and grapes. Pan, partially obscured in the background, completes the trio. The use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of volume and depth, allowing the figures to emerge from the background with a sculptural quality. The interplay of light and shadow across their bodies demonstrates Ghisi's mastery of the burin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi often collaborated with other artists, and the inscription 'FR. BOL. IN. GM.' indicates the involvement of Francesco Primaticcio as the inventor of the design. This print reflects the broader interest in classical mythology that permeated the courts of sixteenth-century Italy. The figures are not merely static representations; they possess a psychological weight, with their expressions and postures suggesting a narrative moment of contemplation or rest. The print serves as an example of the sophisticated reproductive print culture of the period, where the works of major painters were disseminated to a wider audience through the skill of engravers like Ghisi. The attention to anatomical detail and the fluid, rhythmic lines are hallmarks of his mature style, demonstrating a high level of control over the copper plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-massacre-of-the-innocents-hendrick-goltzius\" 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 Massacre of the Innocents - Hendrick Goltzius — Hendrik Goltzius\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/cuchein-ollibeg-persian-ambassador-at-prague-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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;\"\u003eCuchein Ollibeg, Persian Ambassador at Prague - Aegidius Sadeler II — Aegidius Sadeler II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58518799483215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58518799548751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58518799647055,"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":58518799679823,"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":58518799745359,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Hercules-Pan-and-Bacchus_Poster_CompositorV1_1786469201339.jpg?v=1787151130"},{"product_id":"three-muses-and-a-putto-with-a-lyre-giorgio-ghisi","title":"Three Muses and a Putto with a Lyre - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined sixteenth-century engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, depicting three Muses and a putto within a distinctive cross-shaped frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi displays the technical precision characteristic of the Mantuan school during the sixteenth century. Ghisi, a master of the burin, translates the compositional ideas of Francesco Primaticcio into a refined graphic format. The work features three female figures, traditionally identified as Muses, gathered in a seated arrangement. They engage with a manuscript, their forms draped in heavy, voluminous fabric that creates a sense of weight and sculptural presence. Above them, a putto descends, holding a lyre, which introduces a musical element to the allegorical scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is contained within a cross-shaped frame, a format often utilised for decorative panels or architectural ornamentation. Ghisi employs a system of fine, parallel lines to model the figures, creating subtle gradations of shadow that define the musculature and the folds of the garments. The cross-hatching is controlled, ensuring that the texture of the drapery remains distinct from the smoother rendering of the skin. The figures exhibit the elongated proportions and graceful, artificial poses typical of the Mannerist period, reflecting an aesthetic preference for elegance over strict naturalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi was known for his ability to reproduce the works of other painters, such as Giulio Romano and Primaticcio, through the medium of engraving. This print demonstrates his capacity to maintain the integrity of the original design while adapting it to the specific requirements of intaglio printing. The clear, rhythmic lines and the balanced distribution of light across the figures provide a sense of order within the unconventional frame. This piece offers an insight into the dissemination of Italian Renaissance and Mannerist imagery across Europe, as prints allowed such complex compositions to reach a wider audience beyond the immediate patrons of the original frescoes or paintings.\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\/cuchein-ollibeg-persian-ambassador-at-prague-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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;\"\u003eCuchein Ollibeg, Persian Ambassador at Prague - Aegidius Sadeler II — Aegidius Sadeler II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/omnia-vincit-amor-agostino-carracci\" 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;\"\u003eOmnia Vincit Amor - Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58518924624207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58518924689743,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58518924788047,"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":58518924820815,"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":58518924886351,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Three-Muses-and-a-Putto-with-a-Lyre_Poster_CompositorV1_1786469527110.jpg?v=1787151254"},{"product_id":"the-visitation-giorgio-ghisi","title":"The Visitation - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 16th-century engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, depicting the biblical Visitation after a design by Francesco Salviati.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiorgio Ghisi, a master engraver from Mantua, produced this work after a design by the Florentine painter Francesco Salviati. The print depicts the biblical meeting between the Virgin Mary and Saint Elizabeth. Ghisi employs a sophisticated engraving technique, using dense cross-hatching and varied line weights to create a sense of volume and atmospheric depth within the architectural setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is characteristic of the Mannerist period, featuring elongated figures and complex, crowded arrangements. The scene is set within a classical portico, where the central figures of Mary and Elizabeth are surrounded by a multitude of observers and attendants. Ghisi pays close attention to the drapery of the garments, which fold and twist in ways that suggest movement and tension. To the left, a female figure gestures towards the centre, while in the foreground, a seated woman with a child adds to the narrative density of the scene. The background architecture, with its columns and distant cupola, provides a structured environment that contrasts with the fluid, expressive poses of the foreground figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi was known for his ability to translate the painterly qualities of his sources into the medium of print. This engraving demonstrates his technical precision, particularly in the rendering of light and shadow across the tiled floor and the muscular forms of the figures. The work reflects the artistic climate of mid-sixteenth-century Italy, where the influence of Michelangelo and the Roman school shaped the aesthetic preferences of the time. By focusing on the dramatic interaction of the figures and the architectural framing, Ghisi creates a composition that invites close inspection of its technical details and narrative elements.\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\/cuchein-ollibeg-persian-ambassador-at-prague-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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;\"\u003eCuchein Ollibeg, Persian Ambassador at Prague - Aegidius Sadeler II — Aegidius Sadeler II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/omnia-vincit-amor-agostino-carracci\" 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;\"\u003eOmnia Vincit Amor - Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58518929899855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58518929965391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58518930063695,"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":58518930096463,"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":58518930161999,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Visitation_Poster_CompositorV1_1786469768963.jpg?v=1787151758"},{"product_id":"jeremias-giorgio-ghisi","title":"Jeremias - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful 16th-century engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, reproducing the prophet Jeremiah from Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi reproduces the figure of the prophet Jeremiah from the Sistine Chapel ceiling, originally painted by Michelangelo. Ghisi, a skilled Italian printmaker, translated the monumental scale and sculptural quality of the fresco into the medium of copperplate engraving. The work captures the melancholic intensity of the prophet, who sits in a hunched, contemplative pose. His heavy drapery and muscular form reflect the influence of Michelangelo's anatomical studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi employs a sophisticated system of hatching and cross-hatching to model the forms, creating a sense of volume that mimics the three-dimensional presence of the original painting. The composition includes the surrounding architectural elements and the smaller figures that support the nameplate, which identifies the subject as 'HIEREMIAS'. The print demonstrates the technical precision required to replicate large-scale mural work on a smaller, portable scale. By disseminating these images, printmakers like Ghisi allowed artists and collectors across Europe to study the compositions of the Italian Renaissance masters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print displays the characteristics of the Mannerist period, with its emphasis on complex poses and the dramatic tension of the human figure. The lines are controlled and precise, allowing for a clear definition of light and shadow across the prophet's robes and the stone-like architecture. This reproduction remains a significant example of how printmaking functioned as a primary vehicle for the circulation of artistic ideas during the sixteenth century. It provides a clear view of the structural logic of the Sistine Chapel ceiling, stripped of its colour but retaining the structural weight of the original design.\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\/the-great-hall-of-the-castle-at-prague-with-the-annual-fair-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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 Great Hall of the Castle at Prague, with the Annual Fair - Aegidius Sadeler II — Aegidius Sadeler II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/untitled-frieze-with-sea-creatures-and-putti-fine-art-print\" 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;\"\u003eUntitled (Frieze with Sea Creatures and Putti) - Fine Art Print — Unknown Artist\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58518952477007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58518952542543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58518952640847,"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":58518952673615,"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":58518952739151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Jeremias_Poster_CompositorV1_1786470011122.jpg?v=1787151920"},{"product_id":"victory-giorgio-ghisi","title":"Victory - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined sixteenth-century engraving by Giorgio Ghisi depicting a winged allegorical figure of Victory resting her hand upon a sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiorgio Ghisi, a master engraver from Mantua, produced this work during the height of the Italian Mannerist period. The composition features a winged female figure, personifying Victory, standing within a shallow, architectural niche. She rests one hand upon a large, smooth sphere, a common iconographic element in Renaissance art representing the world or fortune. Her posture is contrapposto, a hallmark of the era, which creates a sense of fluid movement despite the static nature of the engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi demonstrates his technical proficiency through the use of varied hatching and cross-hatching techniques. These lines define the musculature of the figure and the soft, cascading folds of her drapery. The background is rendered with dense, horizontal lines, which push the figure forward and create a clear sense of spatial depth. The light source appears to come from the upper left, casting subtle shadows that model the form of the figure and the curvature of the sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print reflects the broader interest in classical antiquity and humanistic allegory that defined the sixteenth-century Italian art world. Ghisi was known for his ability to translate the complex compositions of painters into the medium of engraving, often working after designs by artists such as Giulio Romano. This particular work displays the refined, elongated proportions and the sophisticated, intellectualised approach to subject matter that characterise the Mannerist style. The precision of the line work and the balanced composition demonstrate the high level of craftsmanship expected of a professional printmaker in the mid-sixteenth century. It remains a clear example of the period's focus on anatomical study and the integration of classical symbolism into contemporary visual 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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-great-hall-of-the-castle-at-prague-with-the-annual-fair-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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 Great Hall of the Castle at Prague, with the Annual Fair - Aegidius Sadeler II — Aegidius Sadeler II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/untitled-frieze-with-sea-creatures-and-putti-fine-art-print\" 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;\"\u003eUntitled (Frieze with Sea Creatures and Putti) - Fine Art Print — Unknown Artist\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58518956736847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58518956802383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58518956900687,"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":58518956933455,"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":58518956998991,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Victory_Poster_CompositorV1_1786470128838.jpg?v=1787152048"},{"product_id":"sibylla-erythraea-giorgio-ghisi","title":"Sibylla Erythraea - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, reproducing Michelangelo's Erythraean Sibyl from the Sistine Chapel with precise, sculptural line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi reproduces the figure of the Erythraean Sibyl from the Sistine Chapel ceiling, originally painted by Michelangelo. Ghisi, a master of the burin, translates the monumental scale of the fresco into a precise, monochromatic medium. The composition retains the architectural framing of the original, with the Sibyl seated centrally, surrounded by putti and secondary figures that populate the spandrels of the chapel vault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi employs a sophisticated system of cross-hatching to model the musculature and the heavy drapery of the figures. The line work is exceptionally controlled, creating a sense of volume that mimics the sculptural quality of Michelangelo's work. The print demonstrates the technical capability of sixteenth-century Italian printmakers to disseminate the visual language of the High Renaissance to a wider audience. By reducing the colour of the fresco to a range of greys and blacks, Ghisi focuses the viewer's attention on the structural integrity of the forms and the rhythmic arrangement of the figures within the arched space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscription at the base confirms the collaborative nature of such projects, noting Michelangelo as the inventor and painter, while Ghisi is credited as the engraver. This work is a primary example of how reproductive prints functioned as essential tools for art education and documentation during the period. The clarity of the lines and the balance of light and shadow make this a study in the translation of monumental painting into the graphic arts. It remains a clear record of the Sistine Chapel's decorative scheme, captured with the technical rigour characteristic of Ghisi's output.\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\/mercury-and-the-three-graces-agostino-carracci-1\" 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;\"\u003eMercury and the Three Graces - Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/annunciation-with-prophets-cornelis-cort\" 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;\"\u003eAnnunciation with Prophets - Cornelis Cort — Cornelis Cort\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58519219175759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519219241295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519219339599,"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":58519219372367,"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":58519219437903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Sibylla-Erythraea_Poster_CompositorV1_1786470513762.jpg?v=1787152786"},{"product_id":"crucifixion-giorgio-ghisi","title":"Crucifixion - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful Mannerist engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, depicting the Crucifixion surrounded by mourning putti, rendered with exceptional technical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi presents a dramatic interpretation of the Crucifixion, heavily influenced by the Mannerist style of Giulio Romano. The composition centres on the figure of Christ, whose anatomy is rendered with exaggerated muscularity and tension, typical of the period. He is suspended upon a cross that emerges from a dense, swirling mass of clouds. These clouds are populated by a series of putti, or cherubs, who display various expressions of grief and contemplation. Their forms are soft and rounded, providing a visual contrast to the sharp, linear precision of the central figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi, a master of the burin, employs a sophisticated system of hatching and cross-hatching to define the musculature of Christ and the voluminous folds of the clouds. The light source appears to emanate from behind the cross, casting deep shadows that add a sense of three-dimensional weight to the scene. At the base of the print, an inscription in Latin, taken from the Book of Isaiah, provides the theological context for the image. The text reads: VULNERATUS EST PROPTER INIQUITATES NOSTRAS, ATTRITUS EST PROPTER SCELERA NOSTRA (He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work demonstrates the technical virtuosity for which Ghisi was known during the sixteenth century. His ability to translate the painterly qualities of Romano's designs into the medium of engraving allowed such images to circulate widely across Europe. The print is a fine example of the period's preoccupation with emotional intensity and anatomical artifice. The arrangement of the putti creates a circular, almost enclosed space around the cross, drawing the viewer's eye repeatedly back to the central subject. This print remains a representative example of Italian Renaissance printmaking, showcasing the technical rigour applied to religious iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/annunciation-with-prophets-cornelis-cort\" 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;\"\u003eAnnunciation with Prophets - Cornelis Cort — Cornelis Cort\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/mercury-and-the-three-graces-agostino-carracci-1\" 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;\"\u003eMercury and the Three Graces - Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58519326196047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519326261583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519326359887,"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":58519326392655,"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":58519326458191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Crucifixion_Poster_CompositorV1_1786470968766.jpg?v=1787153502"},{"product_id":"psyche-and-cupid-giorgio-ghisi","title":"Psyche and Cupid - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1573 engraving by Giorgio Ghisi depicting the mythological union of Cupid and Psyche, rendered with technical precision and Mannerist influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, dated 1573, depicts the mythological union of Cupid and Psyche. Ghisi, a Mantuan engraver, was known for his technical precision and his ability to translate complex compositions into the medium of print. The work draws upon the artistic language of the Italian Renaissance, specifically the influence of Giulio Romano, whose designs Ghisi frequently interpreted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foreground features the central figures reclining on a draped couch, attended by a winged putto who crowns them with a laurel wreath. To the right, a female figure pours liquid into a shallow vessel, while the background reveals a secondary scene of satyrs engaged in a ritualistic sacrifice near a classical statue. The composition is dense, balancing the intimate foreground narrative with the expansive, atmospheric distance of the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi employs a sophisticated system of hatching and cross-hatching to define form and texture. The musculature of the figures, the soft folds of the drapery, and the rugged terrain of the background are rendered with a high degree of control. The print demonstrates the Mannerist preference for elongated proportions and complex, multi-layered spatial arrangements. The inclusion of the satyrs in the distance provides a thematic contrast to the central scene, suggesting a broader mythological context beyond the immediate focus on the lovers. As a master of the burin, Ghisi achieved a tonal range that mimics the depth of painting, allowing for subtle transitions between light and shadow. This print remains a representative example of the high technical standards maintained by Italian printmakers during the sixteenth century, reflecting the period's fascination with classical antiquity and the interpretation of literary sources through visual media.\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\/annunciation-with-prophets-cornelis-cort\" 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;\"\u003eAnnunciation with Prophets - Cornelis Cort — Cornelis Cort\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/mercury-and-the-three-graces-agostino-carracci-1\" 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;\"\u003eMercury and the Three Graces - Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58519303323983,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519303389519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519303487823,"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":58519303520591,"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":58519303586127,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Psyche-and-Cupid_Poster_CompositorV1_1786470731820.jpg?v=1787153503"},{"product_id":"joel-after-michelangelo-giorgio-ghisi","title":"Joel (After Michelangelo) - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful 16th-century engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, reproducing the prophet Joel from Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi reproduces the figure of the prophet Joel from Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling. Ghisi, a master of the burin, translates the monumental scale of the original fresco into the precise, linear medium of printmaking. The composition centres on the prophet, who is depicted in a seated posture, reading a scroll. He is flanked by architectural elements and smaller figures, known as ignudi, which populate the spandrels of the ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi employs a sophisticated system of hatching and cross-hatching to replicate the sculptural volume of Michelangelo's figures. The play of light and shadow across the drapery and musculature demonstrates the technical control required to interpret fresco painting through engraving. The inclusion of the name 'IOEL' on the central cartouche identifies the subject, while the surrounding decorative motifs reflect the architectural framework of the Vatican commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Ghisi was instrumental in disseminating the visual language of the Italian High Renaissance to a wider European audience. By capturing the tension and physical presence of the original work, this print offers a detailed study of Michelangelo's anatomical precision. The engraving maintains a balance between the grandiosity of the source material and the constraints of the copper plate. It remains a significant example of sixteenth-century reproductive printmaking, where the engraver acts as both a technician and an interpreter of the original artist's vision. The work demonstrates the Mannerist interest in complex poses and the integration of human figures into architectural settings, providing a clear view of the structural logic inherent in the Sistine Chapel ceiling design.\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\/untitled-frieze-with-sea-creatures-and-putti-fine-art-print\" 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;\"\u003eUntitled (Frieze with Sea Creatures and Putti) - Fine Art Print — Unknown Artist\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/mercury-and-the-three-graces-agostino-carracci-1\" 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;\"\u003eMercury and the Three Graces - Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58519406575951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519406641487,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519406739791,"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":58519406772559,"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":58519406838095,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Joel-After-Michelangelo-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786471092361.jpg?v=1787154059"},{"product_id":"nativity-giorgio-ghisi","title":"Nativity - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1553 engraving by Giorgio Ghisi depicting the Nativity with technical precision and Mannerist influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiorgio Ghisi, a master engraver from Mantua, produced this complex depiction of the Nativity in 1553. The composition demonstrates the technical precision characteristic of his work, utilising fine hatching and cross-hatching to define form and light. The scene is divided into two distinct zones: the earthly realm of the Holy Family and the shepherds, and the celestial sphere above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the lower portion, the Virgin Mary kneels in adoration before the infant Jesus, surrounded by figures whose muscular anatomy reflects the influence of Michelangelo. The architectural elements, including the ruined structure of the stable, provide a sense of depth that leads the eye toward a distant, rolling landscape. Ghisi employs a high degree of detail in the textures of the drapery, the straw, and the surrounding masonry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove, a group of putti dance in a circle, framing a radiant star that casts beams of light across the entire scene. This celestial activity creates a sense of movement that contrasts with the quiet devotion below. The inclusion of Latin inscriptions within circular cartouches at the top corners provides theological context, a common feature in sixteenth-century printmaking. Ghisi was known for his ability to translate the monumental scale of paintings into the medium of engraving, and this work is a clear example of his skill in managing large, multi-figure compositions. The print serves as a record of the period's fascination with classical form and religious narrative, rendered with a level of control that allowed for wide distribution among collectors and scholars of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/untitled-frieze-with-sea-creatures-and-putti-fine-art-print\" 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;\"\u003eUntitled (Frieze with Sea Creatures and Putti) - Fine Art Print — Unknown Artist\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/mercury-and-the-three-graces-agostino-carracci-1\" 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;\"\u003eMercury and the Three Graces - Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58519434789199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519434854735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519434953039,"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":58519434985807,"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":58519435051343,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Nativity_Poster_CompositorV1_1786471570669.jpg?v=1787154693"},{"product_id":"the-prophet-jeremiah-giorgio-ghisi","title":"The Prophet Jeremiah - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, reproducing Michelangelo's Prophet Jeremiah from the Sistine Chapel ceiling with technical mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi reproduces the figure of the Prophet Jeremiah from Michelangelo's ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Ghisi, a skilled printmaker from Mantua, was known for his technical precision and his ability to translate the monumental scale of fresco painting into the medium of copperplate engraving. His work allowed the visual language of the Roman High Renaissance to circulate throughout Europe, reaching audiences who could not travel to see the original works in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition centres on the figure of Jeremiah, who sits in a posture of deep contemplation, his head resting on his hand. The surrounding architectural framework, including the flanking ignudi and the smaller figures below, is rendered with a high degree of control. Ghisi employs a system of cross-hatching and fine lines to suggest the volume of the drapery and the muscularity of the figures. The print captures the sense of weight and physical presence characteristic of Michelangelo's original design, while adapting the tonal range to the black and white constraints of the printed page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi's approach to the burin is disciplined. He uses varying densities of line to create shadow and depth, ensuring that the anatomical details remain clear. The inclusion of the tablet inscribed with the name 'HIEREMIAS' provides a clear identification of the subject, maintaining the didactic nature of the original fresco cycle. This print serves as a record of the artistic dialogue between the printmaker and the master painter, demonstrating how the graphic arts functioned as a primary vehicle for the dissemination of Italian Renaissance style during the sixteenth century. The work remains a study in the translation of form, showing how the physical presence of a painted figure is reinterpreted through the mechanical process of engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/landscape-with-a-couple-and-a-hurdy-gurdy-domenico-campagnola\" 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;\"\u003eLandscape with a Couple and a Hurdy-Gurdy - Domenico Campagnola — Domenico Campagnola\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-flagellation-andrea-mantegna\" 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 Flagellation - Andrea Mantegna — Andrea Mantegna\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58519478862159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519478927695,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519479025999,"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":58519479058767,"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":58519479124303,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Prophet-Jeremiah_Poster_CompositorV1_1786472053295.jpg?v=1787155534"},{"product_id":"the-persian-sibyl-giorgio-ghisi-1","title":"The Persian Sibyl - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful 16th-century engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, reproducing Michelangelo's Persian Sibyl from the Sistine Chapel with technical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi reproduces the figure of the Persian Sibyl from the Sistine Chapel ceiling, originally painted by Michelangelo. Ghisi, a master of the Mantuan school of printmaking, demonstrates his technical precision through the use of varied hatching and cross-hatching to translate the sculptural volume of the original fresco into a monochrome medium. The composition retains the architectural framework of the chapel, placing the Sibyl at the centre as she reads from a book, flanked by the iconic ignudi and secondary figures that define the ceiling's complex geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi was known for his ability to interpret the works of major Renaissance painters, often adapting their monumental compositions for the smaller scale of copperplate engraving. His approach here is one of careful observation, capturing the muscularity and weight of Michelangelo's figures while adjusting the tonal range to suit the limitations of ink on paper. The print provides a clear view of the architectural elements and the specific anatomical treatment that characterises the High Renaissance style. By focusing on the interplay of light and shadow, Ghisi creates a sense of depth that mimics the three-dimensional quality of the original plaster surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a fine example of how Renaissance prints functioned as a primary method for disseminating artistic ideas across Europe. Collectors and artists of the period relied on such engravings to study the proportions and poses developed by Michelangelo in Rome. The clarity of the line work and the balanced distribution of the figures across the arched space demonstrate the technical rigour expected of a sixteenth-century printmaker. The print remains a study in the translation of monumental painting into the graphic arts, maintaining the gravity and formal structure of the source material while offering a distinct, tactile quality inherent to the engraving process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58519508189519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519508255055,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519508353359,"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":58519508386127,"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":58519508451663,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Persian-Sibyl_Poster_CompositorV1_1786472534833.jpg?v=1787156265"},{"product_id":"the-prophet-joel-giorgio-ghisi","title":"The Prophet Joel - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful 16th-century engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, reproducing the Prophet Joel from Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi reproduces the figure of the Prophet Joel from Michelangelo's ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Ghisi, a master of the burin, demonstrates his technical precision in this work, translating the monumental scale and sculptural quality of the original fresco into the medium of printmaking. The composition maintains the architectural framework of the Vatican ceiling, featuring the central seated figure of the prophet reading a scroll, flanked by the characteristic ignudi and decorative elements that define Michelangelo's design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi employs a complex system of cross-hatching and varied line weights to replicate the volume and muscularity of the figures. The shading creates a sense of depth, mimicking the three-dimensional presence of the painted forms. The print captures the tension and physical weight inherent in the original work, while the inclusion of the tablet inscribed with the name 'IOEL' provides a clear identification of the subject. The surrounding figures, depicted in various poses of support and contemplation, are rendered with the same attention to anatomical detail as the central prophet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Ghisi was instrumental in disseminating the visual language of the Italian High Renaissance to a wider audience across Europe. His ability to interpret the work of other masters, such as Michelangelo and Raphael, allowed for the study of these compositions outside of their original architectural settings. This print offers a view into the methods of sixteenth-century reproductive engraving, where the goal was to translate the painterly effects of fresco into a monochromatic, linear format. The result is a work that functions both as a record of a specific masterpiece and as an independent example of the engraver's skill.\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\/the-conjurer-theodor-de-bry\" 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 Conjurer - Theodor de Bry — Theodor de Bry\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-flagellation-andrea-mantegna\" 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 Flagellation - Andrea Mantegna — Andrea Mantegna\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58519503667535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519503733071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519503831375,"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":58519503864143,"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":58519503929679,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Prophet-Joel_Poster_CompositorV1_1786472292886.jpg?v=1787156335"},{"product_id":"angelica-and-medoro-giorgio-ghisi","title":"Angelica and Medoro - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Mannerist engraving by Giorgio Ghisi depicting the lovers Angelica and Medoro carving their names into a tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi depicts the literary episode from Ludovico Ariosto's epic poem, Orlando Furioso. The scene captures the moment Angelica and the wounded soldier Medoro carve their names into the bark of a tree, a gesture that signifies their burgeoning romance. Ghisi, a Mantuan printmaker, demonstrates his technical mastery through the precise application of burin work, creating a range of textures from the soft musculature of the figures to the dense, shadowed foliage of the forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is characteristic of the Mannerist style, featuring elongated proportions and a complex, intertwined arrangement of the two central figures. Angelica is shown from the back, her posture creating a serpentine line that draws the eye upward toward the inscription on the tree. To the right, a small putto holds a torch, acting as a witness to the scene, while a distant, atmospheric landscape provides a contrast to the dense foreground. The inclusion of the artist's signature and the specific detail of the carved names reflect the narrative focus of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi was known for his ability to translate the works of other masters into print, yet this piece displays his own command of form and light. The contrast between the illuminated skin of the lovers and the dark, cross-hatched background creates a sense of volume and depth. The print serves as a fine example of sixteenth-century Italian graphic art, where the focus on human anatomy and classical themes remained a primary concern for artists working in the wake of the High Renaissance. The print captures a quiet, intimate moment within a larger, more turbulent narrative, demonstrating the capacity of the engraving medium to convey both physical presence and emotional nuance.\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\/massacre-of-the-innocents-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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;\"\u003eMassacre of the Innocents - Aegidius Sadeler II — Aegidius Sadeler II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/coronation-of-the-virgin-cornelis-cort\" 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;\"\u003eCoronation of the Virgin - Cornelis Cort — Cornelis Cort\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58519513235791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519513301327,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519513399631,"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":58519513432399,"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":58519513497935,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Angelica-and-Medoro_Poster_CompositorV1_1786472798068.jpg?v=1787156784"},{"product_id":"cupid-and-psyche-giorgio-ghisi","title":"Cupid and Psyche - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1573 engraving by Giorgio Ghisi depicting the mythological figures of Cupid and Psyche in a complex, Mannerist composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, dated 1573, depicts the mythological union of Cupid and Psyche. Ghisi, a Mantuan printmaker, was known for his technical precision and his ability to translate the complex compositions of painters into the medium of copperplate engraving. The scene presents the couple reclining on an ornate couch, attended by figures who offer nourishment and adornment. A small winged putto crowns them with a wreath, while a female attendant pours liquid into a vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background reveals a secondary narrative layer, featuring satyrs engaged in a ritualistic act near a classical statue. This juxtaposition of the central, serene mythological figures with the more active, rustic elements in the distance is characteristic of the Mannerist approach to composition. Ghisi employs a dense system of hatching and cross-hatching to define the musculature of the figures and the textures of the drapery, trees, and rocky terrain. The light source is managed to create a sense of volume, particularly across the bodies of the central pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi often worked after designs by other masters, such as Giulio Romano, and this print reflects the influence of the Roman school of the sixteenth century. The anatomical exaggeration and the elongated proportions of the figures are typical of the period. The print demonstrates a high level of control over the burin, allowing for a wide range of tonal values despite the monochrome nature of the medium. The inclusion of the date and the artist's initials at the bottom right corner confirms the provenance of this specific impression. It remains a representative example of the sophisticated print culture that flourished in Italy during the late Renaissance, where the reproduction of classical themes allowed for the wider dissemination of complex artistic ideas.\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\/massacre-of-the-innocents-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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;\"\u003eMassacre of the Innocents - Aegidius Sadeler II — Aegidius Sadeler II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/portret-van-keizer-ferdinand-ii-als-aartshertog-dominicus-custos\" 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;\"\u003ePortret van keizer Ferdinand II als aartshertog - Dominicus Custos — Dominicus Custos\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58519597842767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519597908303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519598006607,"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":58519598039375,"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":58519598104911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Cupid-and-Psyche_Poster_CompositorV1_1786473127569.jpg?v=1787157518"},{"product_id":"allegorical-figure-holding-a-sphere-giorgio-ghisi","title":"Allegorical Figure Holding a Sphere - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Mannerist engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, featuring an allegorical winged figure holding a sphere within a structured architectural space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi displays the technical precision and stylistic hallmarks of the Italian Mannerist period. Ghisi, a Mantuan printmaker, achieved a reputation for his ability to translate complex compositions into the medium of copperplate engraving. His work often reflects the influence of the School of Fontainebleau, where he spent time during his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure, depicted with the elongated proportions and muscular definition characteristic of the era, stands within a shallow, box-like architectural space. The use of parallel hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of volume and depth, particularly in the drapery of the figure's garment and the rounded form of the sphere. The subject remains ambiguous, though the presence of wings and the celestial object suggests a personification of Fortune, Astronomy, or perhaps a Muse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi employs a rigorous approach to line work. The background is composed of dense, horizontal strokes that push the figure forward, creating a stark contrast between the light-catching surface of the sphere and the surrounding shadows. The figure's pose, with its subtle contrapposto, provides a sense of movement despite the static nature of the composition. This print demonstrates the artist's command over the burin, allowing for a range of tonal values that define the physical presence of the subject. The work is a representative example of sixteenth-century printmaking, where the focus shifted towards the intellectual and formal qualities of the human form. It invites observation of the interplay between light and shadow, as well as the careful construction of the spatial environment.\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\/the-harmony-of-the-spheres-agostino-carracci\" 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 Harmony of the Spheres - Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-great-hall-of-the-castle-at-prague-with-the-annual-fair-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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 Great Hall of the Castle at Prague, with the Annual Fair - Aegidius Sadeler II — Aegidius Sadeler II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58519692476751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519692542287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519692640591,"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":58519692673359,"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":58519692738895,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Allegorical-Figure-Holding-a-Sphere_Poster_CompositorV1_1786473399074.jpg?v=1787158413"},{"product_id":"the-prophet-joel-giorgio-ghisi-1","title":"The Prophet Joel - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, capturing the Prophet Joel from Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling with technical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi depicts the Prophet Joel, a subject derived from Michelangelo's frescoes on the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Ghisi, a master of the burin, translates the monumental scale of the original painting into the precise, linear language of printmaking. The composition is structured around the central figure of the prophet, who sits in a contemplative pose while reading a scroll. He is flanked by architectural elements and smaller figures, including putti and seated individuals, which mirror the complex spatial arrangement of the Vatican ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi employs a sophisticated system of hatching and cross-hatching to model the musculature of the figures and the folds of their garments. This technique creates a sense of volume and weight, mimicking the sculptural quality of Michelangelo's work. The architectural frame, complete with pedestals and decorative tablets, provides a sense of depth and order to the scene. The label 'IOEL' is clearly inscribed on a central cartouche, identifying the subject within the broader iconographic programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Ghisi was known for his ability to reproduce the works of other masters with technical rigour. This engraving demonstrates his capacity to capture the tension and physical presence of the figures. The work reflects the sixteenth-century interest in disseminating the visual language of the High Renaissance through the medium of print. By reducing the grand scale of the fresco to a portable format, Ghisi allowed a wider audience to engage with the aesthetic and theological concerns of the period. The clarity of the line work and the balance of the composition demonstrate the technical standards of the Mantuan school of engraving, where Ghisi was a primary figure. The print remains a record of the dialogue between painting and printmaking during the Italian Renaissance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58519693328719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519693394255,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519693492559,"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":58519693525327,"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":58519693590863,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Prophet-Joel_Poster_CompositorV1_1786473487893.jpg?v=1787158510"},{"product_id":"the-nativity-giorgio-ghisi","title":"The Nativity - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Mannerist engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, depicting the Nativity with celestial light and precise anatomical figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiorgio Ghisi, a master engraver from Mantua, produced this composition during his time in Rome. The work demonstrates the technical precision characteristic of the School of Fontainebleau, where Ghisi spent time working for the French court. The engraving displays a complex arrangement of figures, typical of the Mannerist period, where the artist prioritises elongated forms and sophisticated spatial organisation over classical balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene divides into two distinct registers. The lower portion focuses on the Holy Family, surrounded by shepherds and angels. The figures exhibit a high degree of anatomical detail, with muscular definition and expressive drapery. The Virgin Mary kneels in the centre, her posture reflecting a quiet devotion. To the right, the stable structure provides a grounding element, while the left side opens into a detailed background depicting a distant town and rolling hills. This inclusion of a secondary scene adds depth to the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove the earthly figures, the heavens open to reveal a celestial display. A central star radiates light, which descends in sharp, linear rays towards the manger. A group of putti, rendered with fluid movement, circles the light source. The contrast between the dark, heavy clouds and the brilliant illumination from the star creates a dramatic atmosphere. Ghisi uses fine hatching and cross-hatching techniques to achieve a wide range of tonal values, from the deep shadows of the stable to the bright highlights on the figures. The inclusion of Latin inscriptions within circular frames at the top corners provides theological context, a common feature in sixteenth-century devotional prints. This work remains a clear example of the high level of craftsmanship achieved by Italian engravers during the 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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-harmony-of-the-spheres-agostino-carracci\" 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 Harmony of the Spheres - Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-great-hall-of-the-castle-at-prague-with-the-annual-fair-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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 Great Hall of the Castle at Prague, with the Annual Fair - Aegidius Sadeler II — Aegidius Sadeler II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58519744840015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519744905551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519745003855,"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":58519745036623,"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":58519745102159,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Nativity_Poster_CompositorV1_1786473847768.jpg?v=1787158933"},{"product_id":"allegory-of-life-giorgio-ghisi","title":"Allegory of Life - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA complex Mannerist engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, featuring a dense, symbolic narrative of figures and creatures in a rocky, atmospheric setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiorgio Ghisi, a master engraver from Mantua, produced this complex work around 1561. The composition is a dense, symbolic narrative that reflects the intellectual climate of the Italian Renaissance. It draws upon the design of Giovanni Battista Bertani, showcasing the collaborative nature of printmaking during this period. The scene is divided into distinct zones, each populated with figures and creatures that carry moral weight. On the left, an elderly man leans against a rocky outcrop, his gaze directed towards the centre of the composition. Below him, a sea monster emerges from turbulent waters, while a small boat sits abandoned in the foreground. To the right, a female figure stands with poise, holding a staff, surrounded by palm trees and putti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background features a jagged mountain range, a distant city, and a rainbow, which adds a sense of atmospheric depth to the otherwise crowded foreground. Ghisi employs a precise, disciplined line technique, typical of his training in the school of Marcantonio Raimondi. Every element, from the texture of the rocks to the folds of the drapery, is rendered with exacting detail. The work functions as a visual puzzle, inviting the viewer to interpret the relationship between the figures and their environment. It is a prime example of the Mannerist interest in artifice, complexity, and the fusion of classical motifs with imaginative, often unsettling, subject matter. The print demonstrates the technical capabilities of the copperplate engraving process, allowing for a level of detail that would be impossible in other media. This piece remains a significant example of sixteenth-century print culture, reflecting the era's fascination with philosophical inquiry and the potential of the printed image to disseminate complex ideas across Europe.\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\/the-harmony-of-the-spheres-agostino-carracci\" 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 Harmony of the Spheres - Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-great-hall-of-the-castle-at-prague-with-the-annual-fair-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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 Great Hall of the Castle at Prague, with the Annual Fair - Aegidius Sadeler II — Aegidius Sadeler II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58519750279503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519750345039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519750443343,"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":58519750476111,"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":58519750541647,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Allegory-of-Life_Poster_CompositorV1_1786474087833.jpg?v=1787159398"},{"product_id":"the-last-judgment-sheet-a-giorgio-ghisi","title":"The Last Judgment, Sheet A - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, depicting a section of Michelangelo's Last Judgment from the Sistine Chapel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi represents a section of the artist's ambitious reproduction of Michelangelo's Last Judgment, located in the Sistine Chapel. Ghisi, a master of the burin, produced this large-scale work across ten separate sheets. This specific plate, identified as Sheet A, captures the upper left portion of the composition where figures are seen interacting with the column of the Flagellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technical precision of the engraving demonstrates the Mannerist approach to the human form. Ghisi employs a sophisticated system of cross-hatching to model the musculature of the figures, creating a sense of volume and weight despite the two-dimensional nature of the print. The figures appear suspended in a celestial space, their bodies twisted in characteristic Mannerist poses that suggest movement and tension. The clouds are rendered with fine, parallel lines that provide a soft contrast to the rigid, sculptural quality of the human bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi's work is notable for its fidelity to the original fresco while adapting the scale to the medium of print. By breaking the massive fresco into smaller, manageable sheets, he allowed for a level of detail that would be difficult to achieve in a single, smaller-scale reproduction. The composition reflects the dramatic energy of the Italian Renaissance, translated through the disciplined, analytical lens of the sixteenth-century printmaker. This print serves as a record of the fresco's state during the mid-sixteenth century, providing insight into how Michelangelo's work was disseminated and interpreted by contemporary artists across Europe. The clarity of the line work and the balance of light and shadow demonstrate the high level of craftsmanship expected from the Mantuan school of engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-massacre-of-the-innocents-hendrick-goltzius\" 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 Massacre of the Innocents - Hendrick Goltzius — Hendrik Goltzius\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/untitled-frieze-with-sea-creatures-and-putti-fine-art-print\" 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;\"\u003eUntitled (Frieze with Sea Creatures and Putti) - Fine Art Print — Unknown Artist\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58519822008655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519822074191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58519822172495,"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":58519822205263,"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":58519822270799,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Last-Judgment-Sheet-A_Poster_CompositorV1_1786474689019.jpg?v=1787159972"},{"product_id":"the-last-judgment-sheet-b-giorgio-ghisi","title":"The Last Judgment, Sheet B - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, reproducing a section of Michelangelo's Last Judgment fresco with technical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi represents a section of the monumental Last Judgment fresco by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel. Ghisi, a master of the burin, produced this large-scale reproduction in ten separate sheets, allowing the complex composition to be disseminated to a wider audience across Europe. This specific segment, identified as Sheet B, captures the figures surrounding the cross, demonstrating the technical precision required to translate painted forms into the linear language of engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition displays the characteristic muscularity and contorted poses associated with the Mannerist period. Ghisi employs a sophisticated system of hatching and cross-hatching to model the anatomy of the figures, creating a sense of volume and weight despite the two-dimensional medium. The figures appear to float within a celestial space, their bodies twisting in dynamic tension as they interact with the instruments of the Passion. The artist manages to maintain the dramatic energy of the original fresco while adapting the scale to the requirements of a print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi was active in Mantua and later in Antwerp, where he worked for the publisher Hieronymus Cock. His ability to replicate the grand scale of Italian Renaissance works made him a significant figure in the history of reproductive printmaking. This work provides an opportunity to examine the translation of high-art concepts into print, a process that shaped the visual culture of the sixteenth century. The clarity of the lines and the deliberate arrangement of the figures reflect the high level of craftsmanship expected of a printmaker of his stature. The inclusion of the letter B in the lower right corner denotes its specific place within the larger ten-sheet assembly, a detail that remains visible in this high-quality reproduction.\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\/pompeia-wife-of-julius-caesar-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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;\"\u003ePompeia, Wife of Julius Caesar - Aegidius Sadeler II — Aegidius Sadeler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-massacre-of-the-innocents-hendrick-goltzius\" 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 Massacre of the Innocents - Hendrick Goltzius — Hendrik Goltzius\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58520124948815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58520125014351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58520125112655,"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":58520125145423,"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":58520125210959,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Last-Judgment-Sheet-B_Poster_CompositorV1_1786475073687.jpg?v=1787160778"},{"product_id":"the-last-judgment-sheet-c-giorgio-ghisi","title":"The Last Judgment, Sheet C - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1549 engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, capturing a section of Michelangelo's Last Judgment with technical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi represents a section of a larger composition based on Michelangelo's fresco in the Sistine Chapel. Ghisi, a master of the burin, produced this work in 1549, shortly after the completion of the original mural in Rome. The print is one of several sheets that, when joined, recreate the scale and complexity of the original masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi employs a rigorous system of hatching and cross-hatching to translate the muscularity and volume of Michelangelo's figures into the medium of print. The figures are depicted in various states of motion, their bodies twisted in the characteristic Mannerist style. The composition focuses on the lower-left portion of the scene, where figures interact with the instruments of the Passion and navigate the clouds. The artist manages to capture the tension and drama of the original work through precise line work, which defines the musculature and the heavy drapery of the figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print demonstrates the technical capability of sixteenth-century Italian engravers to disseminate monumental art to a wider audience. By breaking the massive fresco into manageable sheets, Ghisi allowed collectors and students to study the anatomy and composition of Michelangelo's work in detail. The clarity of the lines and the tonal range achieved through the density of the engraving process provide a clear view of the complex arrangement of figures. The work remains a significant example of how printmaking functioned as a primary vehicle for the spread of artistic ideas across Europe during the 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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/pompeia-wife-of-julius-caesar-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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;\"\u003ePompeia, Wife of Julius Caesar - Aegidius Sadeler II — Aegidius Sadeler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-massacre-of-the-innocents-hendrick-goltzius\" 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 Massacre of the Innocents - Hendrick Goltzius — Hendrik Goltzius\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58520128749903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58520128815439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58520128913743,"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":58520128946511,"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":58520129012047,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Last-Judgment-Sheet-C_Poster_CompositorV1_1786475201572.jpg?v=1787160992"},{"product_id":"the-last-judgment-plate-e-giorgio-ghisi","title":"The Last Judgment, Plate E - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, representing a section of Michelangelo's The Last Judgment. This print demonstrates the technical precision of 16th-century Italian Mannerist printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving is a segment of a larger, ambitious reproduction of Michelangelo's fresco, The Last Judgment, located in the Sistine Chapel. Giorgio Ghisi, a skilled Italian printmaker, executed this series of ten plates between 1547 and 1549. By breaking down the monumental wall painting into individual sheets, Ghisi allowed for the wider dissemination of Michelangelo's complex composition to an audience beyond Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlate E focuses on a specific grouping of figures, capturing the muscularity and torsion characteristic of the Mannerist style. Ghisi employs a sophisticated system of hatching and cross-hatching to translate the three-dimensional volume of the original painted figures into the medium of engraving. The lines follow the contours of the anatomy, creating a sense of weight and physical presence. The figures are arranged in a dense, overlapping configuration, which reflects the crowded nature of the original fresco. The letter E, visible in the lower right corner, identifies this as one part of the larger multi-plate assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi was known for his technical precision, and this work demonstrates his ability to manage complex tonal transitions. The interplay of light and shadow across the figures creates a sense of drama, consistent with the theological gravity of the subject matter. As a reproduction, this print provides insight into how Renaissance masters were interpreted by their contemporaries. It remains a technical achievement in the history of printmaking, showing the transition of large-scale mural art into the portable format of the copperplate engraving. The work is held in several major museum collections, including the Rijksmuseum, where it is studied for its fidelity to the original composition and its mastery of the burin.\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\/saint-ildefonso-el-greco\" 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;\"\u003eSaint Ildefonso - El Greco — El Greco\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/vertumnus-and-pomona-jacopo-pontormo\" 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;\"\u003eVertumnus and Pomona - Jacopo Pontormo — Pontormo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58520233902415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58520233967951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58520234066255,"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":58520234099023,"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":58520234164559,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Last-Judgment-Plate-E_Poster_CompositorV1_1786475773751.jpg?v=1787161937"},{"product_id":"the-last-judgment-sheet-f-giorgio-ghisi","title":"The Last Judgment, Sheet F - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, reproducing a section of Michelangelo's Last Judgment with technical precision and anatomical complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi represents a section of a larger composition depicting the Last Judgment. Ghisi, a master of the burin, was active in Mantua and Rome during the sixteenth century. This work is part of a series of ten plates that reproduce the monumental fresco by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel. The print demonstrates the technical precision required to translate the muscular, contorted figures of the High Renaissance into the medium of copperplate engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is characterised by a dense arrangement of figures in various states of physical exertion and emotional distress. Ghisi employs a sophisticated system of cross-hatching and varied line weights to model the anatomy of the figures, creating a sense of volume and weight that mirrors the sculptural quality of the original fresco. The figures are depicted in complex, twisting poses, a hallmark of the Mannerist style that favoured artificiality and tension over the balanced harmony of earlier periods. The absence of a traditional background allows the viewer to focus entirely on the interaction between the bodies, which seem to tumble through a void.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Ghisi was known for his ability to capture the spirit of large-scale paintings in a portable format. This specific sheet, marked with the letter F, captures a cluster of figures from the lower portion of the original scene. The work provides an insight into how Renaissance imagery was disseminated across Europe through the medium of print. Collectors of the period valued these engravings for their ability to bring the grandeur of Italian frescoes into private studies and libraries. The print remains a study in the application of line to convey the dramatic intensity of the subject matter, reflecting the technical standards of the Italian school of engraving during the mid-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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-massacre-of-the-innocents-hendrick-goltzius\" 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 Massacre of the Innocents - Hendrick Goltzius — Hendrik Goltzius\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/holy-family-with-st-anne-and-two-angels-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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;\"\u003eHoly Family With St Anne and Two Angels - Aegidius Sadeler II — Aegidius Sadeler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58520289411407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58520289476943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58520289575247,"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":58520289608015,"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":58520289673551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Last-Judgment-Sheet-F_Poster_CompositorV1_1786476032727.jpg?v=1787162612"},{"product_id":"the-last-judgment-sheet-g-giorgio-ghisi","title":"The Last Judgment, Sheet G - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, depicting a section of angels from Michelangelo's Last Judgment, showcasing the technical precision of sixteenth-century printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving is a section of a larger, monumental composition by Giorgio Ghisi, based on the fresco by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel. Ghisi, a master of the burin, produced this multi-sheet reproduction to capture the scale and complexity of the original work. This specific sheet, marked with the letter G, focuses on the figures of angels sounding trumpets to announce the final judgment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition displays the characteristic tension of the Mannerist period. The figures possess elongated, muscular forms, rendered with a high degree of anatomical precision. Ghisi employs a sophisticated system of cross-hatching to create volume and depth, allowing the figures to emerge from the dense, swirling clouds. The interaction between the solid forms of the bodies and the atmospheric treatment of the heavens demonstrates the technical capability of sixteenth-century printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy breaking the massive fresco into smaller, manageable sheets, Ghisi allowed collectors to own a version of a work that was otherwise inaccessible to those who could not travel to Rome. The print reflects the period's interest in disseminating the visual language of the High Renaissance through the medium of engraving. The focus here is on the dramatic movement of the figures, their twisted poses, and the sense of urgency conveyed through their gestures. The print remains a record of the original fresco's state during the mid-sixteenth century, before later interventions altered the appearance of Michelangelo's work. It is a study in light, shadow, and the translation of painted form into the linear language of the copper plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-massacre-of-the-innocents-hendrick-goltzius\" 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 Massacre of the Innocents - Hendrick Goltzius — Hendrik Goltzius\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/holy-family-with-st-anne-and-two-angels-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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;\"\u003eHoly Family With St Anne and Two Angels - Aegidius Sadeler II — Aegidius Sadeler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58520290165071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58520290230607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58520290328911,"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":58520290361679,"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":58520290427215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Last-Judgment-Sheet-G_Poster_CompositorV1_1786476075514.jpg?v=1787162660"},{"product_id":"the-last-judgment-sheet-h-giorgio-ghisi","title":"The Last Judgment (Sheet H) - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, representing a section of Michelangelo's The Last Judgment, executed with technical precision in 1549.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi represents a section of a larger, ambitious reproduction of Michelangelo's fresco, The Last Judgment, located in the Sistine Chapel. Ghisi, a skilled Italian printmaker, executed this work in 1549. The complete composition was divided into ten separate sheets, with this specific print identified as sheet H.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the technical precision required for large-scale reproductive engraving during the sixteenth century. Ghisi employs a system of hatching and cross-hatching to translate the muscularity and volume of Michelangelo's figures into a monochrome medium. The figures are depicted in various states of movement and emotional distress, characteristic of the Mannerist style. The composition focuses on the complex arrangement of bodies suspended in space, capturing the tension and drama of the original fresco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a reproductive print, this work allowed audiences outside of Rome to engage with the scale and complexity of Michelangelo's masterpiece. The engraving process requires the artist to interpret the tonal shifts of the original painting through line work alone. Ghisi manages to maintain the anatomical clarity of the figures while navigating the constraints of the copper plate. The print serves as a record of the fresco's state in the mid-sixteenth century, before later interventions. It remains a significant example of how printmaking functioned as a primary vehicle for the dissemination of Renaissance art across Europe. The attention to detail in the musculature and the fluid, yet controlled, line quality demonstrate Ghisi's mastery of the burin.\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\/the-massacre-of-the-innocents-hendrick-goltzius\" 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 Massacre of the Innocents - Hendrick Goltzius — Hendrik Goltzius\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/holy-family-with-st-anne-and-two-angels-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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;\"\u003eHoly Family With St Anne and Two Angels - Aegidius Sadeler II — Aegidius Sadeler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58520278204751,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58520308154703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58520308187471,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58520308220239,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58520308253007,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58520308285775,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58520308318543,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58520308351311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58520308384079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58520308416847,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58520308449615,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Last-Judgment-Sheet-H-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786476373649.jpg?v=1787162871"},{"product_id":"the-last-judgment-plate-i-giorgio-ghisi","title":"The Last Judgment, Plate I - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed engraving by Giorgio Ghisi depicting the arrival of souls in the underworld, based on Michelangelo's Last Judgment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiorgio Ghisi, a master engraver from Mantua, produced this large-scale print based on the monumental fresco by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel. This work, specifically Plate I, represents the upper-left section of the composition, focusing on the arrival of the damned at the shores of the underworld. Ghisi demonstrates technical precision in his handling of the burin, using varied line weights to define the muscular anatomy of the figures and the turbulent atmosphere of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition captures the chaotic energy of the original fresco. Charon, the ferryman, stands in his boat, brandishing an oar to drive the souls toward their fate. The figures exhibit the elongated proportions and contorted poses characteristic of the Mannerist style. Ghisi translates Michelangelo's painterly approach into a graphic medium, employing cross-hatching to create depth and volume within the figures. The inclusion of a coat of arms and a dedication in the lower section reflects the print's function as a sophisticated object for collectors of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving is part of a multi-plate series that allowed Ghisi to reproduce the scale of the original fresco with high fidelity. The print provides a clear view of the artist's ability to interpret complex spatial arrangements on a copper plate. The figures are rendered with a focus on physical tension, reflecting the dramatic narrative of the subject matter. As a record of one of the most significant works of the Italian Renaissance, this engraving remains a primary source for understanding how sixteenth-century audiences engaged with monumental art through the medium of printmaking. The work is marked by its clarity of line and its adherence to the expressive power of the original design, while maintaining the distinct aesthetic qualities of the engraver's craft.\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\/the-massacre-of-the-innocents-hendrick-goltzius\" 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 Massacre of the Innocents - Hendrick Goltzius — Hendrik Goltzius\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/holy-family-with-st-anne-and-two-angels-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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;\"\u003eHoly Family With St Anne and Two Angels - Aegidius Sadeler II — Aegidius Sadeler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58520311267663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58520311333199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58520311431503,"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":58520311464271,"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":58520311529807,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Last-Judgment-Plate-I_Poster_CompositorV1_1786476488542.jpg?v=1787163126"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/collections\/giorgio-ghisi.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}