{"title":"Johann Friedrich Greuter","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bas-relief-met-voorstelling-van-de-jacht-johann-friedrich-greuter","title":"Bas-reliëf met voorstelling van de jacht - Johann Friedrich Greuter","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Johann Friedrich Greuter depicting a classical bas-relief scene filled with figures, horses, and martial motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Johann Friedrich Greuter depicts a complex bas-relief scene, likely inspired by Roman sarcophagi or classical friezes. Greuter, a German engraver active in Rome, demonstrates a technical mastery of line and shadow to replicate the three-dimensional quality of stone carving on a flat surface. The composition is crowded with figures, horses, and military accoutrements, creating a sense of dynamic movement typical of the Baroque interest in classical antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the left, a standing male figure and a woman holding a child provide a moment of relative stillness, contrasting with the chaotic energy of the hunt or battle occurring in the centre and right. The horses are rendered with muscular detail, their forms overlapping to suggest depth within the shallow space of the relief. Greuter employs fine hatching to define the musculature of the figures and the texture of the drapery, ensuring that each element remains distinct despite the density of the scene. The inclusion of shields, spears, and helmets reinforces the martial or heroic theme often found in such classical subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print serves as a record of the antiquarian interests prevalent among artists working in seventeenth-century Rome. By documenting these sculptural forms, Greuter preserved the visual language of the ancient world for a wider audience. The work is presented here as a high-quality fine art print, capturing the precise line work and tonal variations of the original etching. It is an excellent example of the intersection between printmaking and the study of classical sculpture, offering a window into the aesthetic priorities of the period. The monochromatic palette allows the viewer to focus on the composition and the interplay of light and shadow across the relief surfaces.\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\/plate-16-laocoon-and-his-sons-jan-de-bisschop\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePlate 16: Laocoon and his Sons by Jan de Bisschop\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-colossal-bust-giovanni-francesco-grimaldi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-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 Colossal Bust by Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/johann-friedrich-greuter\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Johann Friedrich Greuter →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Johann Friedrich Greuter","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58758770164047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58758770229583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58758770327887,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58758770360655,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58758770426191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Bas-reli-f-met-voorstelling-van-de-jacht_Poster_CompositorV1_1789226695214-q80.jpg?v=1793579016"},{"product_id":"bas-relief-met-vier-soldaten-en-een-paard-johann-friedrich-greuter","title":"Bas-reliëf met vier soldaten en een paard - Johann Friedrich Greuter","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Johann Friedrich Greuter, depicting a classical bas-relief scene with soldiers and a statue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Johann Friedrich Greuter depicts a classical bas-relief scene, likely inspired by Roman antiquity. The composition features four figures, including soldiers equipped with shields, alongside a small child and a statue of a deity placed upon a pedestal. The artist employs precise line work to mimic the texture of carved stone, capturing the shallow depth characteristic of relief sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreuter, a German engraver who spent much of his career in Rome, was known for his technical skill in reproducing classical subjects. His work often involved documenting the antiquities found in Italian collections, translating the three-dimensional form of marble into the two-dimensional medium of print. The figures are rendered with a focus on anatomical accuracy and drapery, reflecting the period's fascination with the aesthetic values of the ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inclusion of the statue on the right, which bears a heraldic emblem on its base, suggests this print may have originated from a larger series documenting specific architectural or sculptural collections. The scene is balanced, with the verticality of the tree and the statue providing a counterpoint to the horizontal arrangement of the soldiers. The print maintains a clean, academic quality, typical of seventeenth-century reproductive engraving. It offers a window into the way classical motifs were disseminated among scholars and collectors during the Baroque era. The work is presented here as a high-quality fine art print, preserving the fine lines and tonal variations of the original copperplate etching.\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\/plate-16-laocoon-and-his-sons-jan-de-bisschop\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePlate 16: Laocoon and his Sons by Jan de Bisschop\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-colossal-bust-giovanni-francesco-grimaldi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-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 Colossal Bust by Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/johann-friedrich-greuter\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJohann Friedrich Greuter prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Johann Friedrich Greuter","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147330453839,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147334746447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147334779215,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147334811983,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147334844751,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147334877519,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147334910287,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147334943055,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147334975823,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147335008591,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147335041359,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Bas-reli-f-met-vier-soldaten-en-een-paard_Poster_CompositorV1_1792471817369.jpg?v=1792471991"},{"product_id":"untitled-text-plate-from-galleria-giustiniana-johann-friedrich-greuter","title":"Untitled (Text Plate from Galleria Giustiniana) - Johann Friedrich Greuter","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seventeenth-century typographic plate from the Galleria Giustiniana, featuring formal Italian text within a classic linear frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print originates from the Galleria Giustiniana, a monumental publication documenting the extensive collection of classical antiquities owned by the Marchese Vincenzo Giustiniani in Rome. Johann Friedrich Greuter, a German engraver active in Italy, contributed significantly to the production of these volumes, which aimed to catalogue the sculptures and reliefs housed within the Giustiniani palace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate presents a formal block of Italian text enclosed within a simple, linear frame. The typography reflects the classical sensibilities of the seventeenth century, prioritising clarity and order. The text serves as a preface or explanatory note, informing the reader of the reception of the first volume and the subsequent release of the second. It expresses the hope that the reader will derive as much intellectual benefit and pleasure from the second volume as they did from the first, particularly regarding the study of ancient customs and historical narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a piece of historical documentation, this print provides insight into the scholarly ambitions of the period. The Galleria Giustiniana was not merely a catalogue but a project intended to disseminate knowledge of classical art to a wider European audience. The clean, precise lines of the engraving demonstrate the technical skill required to produce such large-scale, multi-volume works. The paper shows the natural ageing expected of a seventeenth-century print, with subtle variations in tone that add to its character. This work is an example of the intersection between fine art printmaking and the history of publishing, capturing the formal presentation of information during the Baroque era. It remains a valuable record for those interested in the history of collecting and the dissemination of classical knowledge through the medium of the printed book.\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\/title-page-le-arti-di-bologna-simon-guillain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTitle page (Le Arti di Bologna) by Simon Guillain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/title-page-xii-views-in-south-wales-paul-sandby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTitle Page: XII Views in South Wales by Paul Sandby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/johann-friedrich-greuter\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJohann Friedrich Greuter artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Johann Friedrich Greuter","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475470418255,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475470483791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475470582095,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475470614863,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475470680399,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Untitled-Text-Plate-from-Galleria-Giustiniana-_Poster_CompositorV1_1792152349717.jpg?v=1794449774"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/collections\/johann-friedrich-greuter.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}