{"title":"Nicolo Boldrini","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"caricature-of-the-laocoon-nicolo-boldrini","title":"Caricature of the Laocoön - Nicolò Boldrini","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical woodcut by Nicolò Boldrini, replacing the figures of the classical Laocoön sculpture with apes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Nicolò Boldrini offers a satirical reinterpretation of the famous Hellenistic sculpture, the Laocoön and His Sons. The original marble, discovered in Rome in 1506, depicts the Trojan priest and his children struggling against sea serpents. Boldrini replaces the human figures with apes, a common device in sixteenth-century art to mock human folly or to parody the gravity of classical subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the technical skill of the Venetian school of woodcutting. Boldrini, who frequently collaborated with Titian, employs a system of hatching and cross-hatching to define the musculature and fur of the apes, as well as the coils of the serpents. The composition mirrors the triangular arrangement of the original sculpture, yet the substitution of primates introduces a grotesque quality that subverts the heroic pathos of the source material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the background, a simplified rural setting provides a contrast to the central drama. The lines are precise, reflecting the standard of Venetian printmaking during the mid-sixteenth century. This work is often associated with the circle of Titian, as the artist frequently translated the painter's designs into woodblock prints. By transforming a revered icon of antiquity into a scene of simian chaos, the print engages with the humanist tradition of parody. It serves as a reminder of the period's fascination with classical antiquity and its willingness to engage with such subjects through humour and subversion. The print remains a curious example of how Renaissance artists interacted with the newly unearthed treasures of the ancient world, often choosing to comment upon them through irony rather than mere imitation.\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\/sistine-chapel-ceiling-the-prophet-joel-michelangelo\" 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;\"\u003eSistine Chapel Ceiling: The Prophet Joel - Michelangelo — Michelangelo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/guillaume-bude-jean-clouet-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;\"\u003eGuillaume Budé - Jean Clouet — Jean Clouet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nicolò Boldrini","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58663709507919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58663709573455,"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":58663709671759,"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":58663709704527,"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":58663709770063,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Caricature-of-the-Laoco-n_Poster_CompositorV1_1788482701110.jpg?v=1788483079"},{"product_id":"venus-and-cupid-nicolo-boldrini","title":"Venus and Cupid - Nicolò Boldrini","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1566 woodcut by Nicolò Boldrini, based on a design by Titian, depicting an intimate scene of Venus and Cupid within a wooded setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut, executed by Nicolò Boldrini in 1566, represents a significant collaboration between the printmaker and the Venetian master Titian. The inscription at the bottom left, 'Titianus inv.', confirms that the composition originated from a design by Titian, while Boldrini served as the skilled craftsman responsible for translating the painterly concept into the medium of the woodblock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene depicts Venus seated in a wooded environment, cradling the infant Cupid. The figures are rendered with the characteristic fluidity associated with the Venetian school, despite the inherent limitations of the woodcut technique. Boldrini employs a series of parallel and cross-hatched lines to suggest volume, shadow, and the texture of the drapery. The surrounding foliage is treated with a degree of stylisation, providing a rhythmic backdrop that frames the central figures without overwhelming them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoldrini was active in Venice during the mid-sixteenth century and is recognised for his ability to capture the tonal qualities of Titian's work. This print demonstrates the technical precision required to maintain the integrity of the original design while navigating the subtractive nature of woodblock carving. The interaction between the mother and child is intimate, reflecting the humanist interests of the period. The inclusion of a small squirrel perched in the tree above adds a touch of naturalistic detail, a common motif in Venetian prints of the era. This work provides insight into the dissemination of artistic ideas in sixteenth-century Italy, where prints allowed compositions by major painters to reach a wider audience beyond the confines of private collections or churches.\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\/sistine-chapel-ceiling-the-prophet-joel-michelangelo\" 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;\"\u003eSistine Chapel Ceiling: The Prophet Joel - Michelangelo — Michelangelo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/guillaume-bude-jean-clouet-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;\"\u003eGuillaume Budé - Jean Clouet — Jean Clouet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nicolò Boldrini","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58666769023311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58666769088847,"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":58666769187151,"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":58666769219919,"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":58666769285455,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Venus-and-Cupid_Poster_CompositorV1_1788511478583.jpg?v=1788511953"},{"product_id":"samson-taken-by-the-philistines-nicolo-boldrini","title":"Samson Taken by the Philistines - Nicolò Boldrini","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century Italian woodcut depicting the biblical capture of Samson, based on a design by Titian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Nicolò Boldrini depicts the biblical account of Samson being captured by the Philistines. The composition is based on a design by Titian, reflecting the collaborative nature of printmaking in sixteenth-century Venice. Boldrini, a skilled woodcutter, translates the painterly qualities of Titian's style into a series of bold, graphic lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene captures the moment of Samson's betrayal and arrest. The figures are arranged in a dynamic, theatrical manner, with Samson positioned centrally as he is subdued by his captors. Delilah is present, holding the shears used to cut his hair, which serves as the source of his strength. The background features a simplified architectural structure and a distant landscape, typical of the period's approach to framing narrative subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the print demonstrates the capabilities of the woodcut medium during the Italian Renaissance. Boldrini employs varying line weights to suggest volume and shadow, particularly in the musculature of the figures and the folds of their garments. The cross-hatching techniques create a sense of depth, despite the inherent flatness of the woodblock printing process. This work provides an example of how high-art compositions were disseminated to a wider audience through the medium of the print. It remains a study in the translation of form from painting to graphic art, showing the technical precision required to maintain the energy of the original design while working within the constraints of the woodblock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/sistine-chapel-ceiling-the-prophet-joel-michelangelo\" 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;\"\u003eSistine Chapel Ceiling: The Prophet Joel - Michelangelo — Michelangelo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/guillaume-bude-jean-clouet-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;\"\u003eGuillaume Budé - Jean Clouet — Jean Clouet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nicolò Boldrini","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58666850091343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58666850156879,"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":58666850255183,"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":58666850287951,"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":58666850353487,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Samson-Taken-by-the-Philistines_Poster_CompositorV1_1788511767707.jpg?v=1788512298"},{"product_id":"samson-taken-by-the-philistines-nicolo-boldrini-1","title":"Samson Taken By the Philistines - Nicolò Boldrini","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking sixteenth-century woodcut depicting the capture of Samson, based on a design by Titian and executed by the Venetian printmaker Nicolò Boldrini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut, attributed to the Venetian printmaker Nicolò Boldrini, depicts the dramatic biblical moment where Samson is captured by the Philistines. The composition is based on a design by Titian, reflecting the close collaboration between painters and printmakers in sixteenth-century Venice. The scene captures the physical struggle as Samson, shorn of his strength, is seized by his captors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoldrini employs a sophisticated system of hatching and cross-hatching to define the musculature of the figures and the textures of their garments. The lines follow the contours of the bodies, creating a sense of volume and movement within the two-dimensional medium. The background features a simplified architectural setting and a distant landscape, which provides a sense of scale without distracting from the central action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the technical skill required to translate the painterly qualities of Titian's style into the stark, monochromatic language of the woodblock. The figures are arranged in a frieze-like manner, a common device in Renaissance art to clarify the narrative. The contrast between the light and shadow is achieved through the density of the cut lines, allowing for a clear reading of the figures against the ground. This work provides insight into the dissemination of artistic ideas during the period, as such prints allowed the compositions of major painters to reach a wider audience beyond the confines of private collections or churches. The print remains a fine example of the Venetian school of woodcutting, characterised by its expressive line work and dynamic composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/sistine-chapel-ceiling-the-prophet-joel-michelangelo\" 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;\"\u003eSistine Chapel Ceiling: The Prophet Joel - Michelangelo — Michelangelo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/guillaume-bude-jean-clouet-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;\"\u003eGuillaume Budé - Jean Clouet — Jean Clouet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nicolò Boldrini","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58667009081679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58667009147215,"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":58667009245519,"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":58667009278287,"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":58667009343823,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Samson-Taken-By-the-Philistines_Poster_CompositorV1_1788512430528.jpg?v=1788512686"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/collections\/nicolo-boldrini.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}