{"title":"Pontormo","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"madonna-with-st-anne-st-sebastian-st-peter-st-benedict-and-st-filippus-jacopo-pontormo","title":"Madonna with St. Anne, St. Sebastian, St. Peter, St. Benedict and St. Filippus - Jacopo Pontormo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic example of Florentine Mannerism by Jacopo Pontormo, featuring the Virgin and Child surrounded by saints in a compressed, expressive composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis work, executed by Jacopo Pontormo around 1529, is a characteristic example of the Florentine Mannerist style. The composition features the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, flanked by Saint Anne, Saint Sebastian, Saint Peter, Saint Benedict, and Saint Filippus. Pontormo departs from the balanced, harmonious arrangements typical of the High Renaissance, opting instead for a more compressed and psychologically charged grouping of figures. \n\nThe figures exhibit the elongated proportions and expressive, often anxious, facial features that define Pontormo's mature period. The colour palette is notable for its use of cool, acidic tones contrasted against deep shadows, which creates a sense of spatial ambiguity. The figures appear to occupy a shallow, darkened space, pushing them toward the foreground and engaging the viewer directly. \n\nAt the base of the composition, a small, circular panel depicts a group of figures, likely a reference to the specific religious context or the patrons for whom the work was commissioned. This inclusion adds a layer of narrative detail to the otherwise austere and focused arrangement of the primary saints. The drapery of the garments is rendered with sharp, angular folds, further emphasising the artificiality and stylistic tension inherent in the Mannerist approach. The painting reflects the shift away from naturalistic representation toward a more subjective and emotive mode of artistic expression, a hallmark of the period in Tuscany.\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-john-the-baptist-agnolo-bronzino\" 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 John the Baptist - Agnolo Bronzino — Agnolo Bronzino\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/la-resurrezione-the-resurrection-tintoretto\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLa Resurrezione (The Resurrection) - Tintoretto — Tintoretto\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pontormo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58172111126863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58172111192399,"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":58172111290703,"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":58172111323471,"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":58172111389007,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232462704975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232462737743,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232462770511,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58232462803279,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58232462836047,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232462901583,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58232462934351,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58232462999887,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232463032655,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232463556943,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232463589711,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232463655247,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Madonna-with-St.-Anne-St.-Sebastian-St.-Peter-St.-Benedict-and-St_Poster_CompositorV1_1783469765005.jpg?v=1783554294"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-a-halberdier-jacopo-pontormo","title":"Portrait of a Halberdier - Jacopo Pontormo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking Mannerist portrait by Jacopo Pontormo, depicting a young soldier in period attire with an air of psychological intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJacopo Pontormo, a central figure of the Florentine Mannerist movement, painted this portrait during the Siege of Florence. The subject is depicted as a young soldier, identified by his halberd and the sword at his hip. His attire, consisting of a cream-coloured doublet and bright red hose, reflects the fashion of the period, while the gold chain adds a touch of status to his military appearance.\n\nThe composition is marked by the characteristic tension found in Pontormo's work. The figure stands in a slightly twisted pose, his gaze directed outward with an expression of detached intensity. The background is a flat, muted green, which pushes the subject forward and creates a sense of psychological isolation. Unlike the balanced proportions favoured by High Renaissance painters, Pontormo elongates the neck and features, creating a refined, almost ethereal quality.\n\nTechnically, the painting demonstrates the artist's mastery of light and texture. The sheen on the fabric of the sleeves and the subtle shadows across the face reveal a sophisticated approach to oil painting. The work is currently held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum. It remains a primary example of how Mannerist artists moved away from naturalism to explore more subjective, expressive forms of representation. The painting captures a specific moment of political instability in Italy, yet the focus remains firmly on the enigmatic presence of the sitter.\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-john-the-baptist-agnolo-bronzino\" 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 John the Baptist - Agnolo Bronzino — Agnolo Bronzino\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/la-resurrezione-the-resurrection-tintoretto\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLa Resurrezione (The Resurrection) - Tintoretto — Tintoretto\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pontormo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58172146024783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58172146090319,"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":58172146188623,"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":58172146221391,"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":58172146286927,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232453038415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232453071183,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232453103951,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58232453136719,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58232453169487,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232453235023,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58232453267791,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58232453333327,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232453366095,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232453890383,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232453923151,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232453988687,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-a-Halberdier_Poster_CompositorV1_1783470247279.jpg?v=1783554472"},{"product_id":"madonna-and-child-with-the-young-saint-john-jacopo-pontormo","title":"Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John - Jacopo Pontormo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic example of Florentine Mannerism, this painting by Jacopo Pontormo features elongated figures and a moody, expressive atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJacopo Pontormo, a central figure of the Florentine Mannerist movement, created this composition during a period of stylistic experimentation. The work depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the Christ Child, accompanied by the young Saint John the Baptist. Pontormo moves away from the balanced, harmonious proportions typical of the High Renaissance, opting instead for elongated forms and a sense of psychological tension.\n\nThe figures are compressed into a tight, sculptural grouping. Their expressions are marked by a characteristic melancholy, a common trait in Pontormo's mature works. The lighting is dramatic, casting deep shadows that define the musculature of the children and the soft contours of the Virgin's face. The colour palette relies on saturated reds and cool, sea-foam greens, which contrast against the dark, indistinct background. This choice of colour creates a sense of spatial ambiguity, drawing the viewer's attention to the physical interaction between the figures rather than their surroundings.\n\nTechnically, the painting demonstrates the artist's mastery of oil on wood. The smooth application of paint allows for subtle transitions in tone, particularly in the rendering of skin. The composition is deliberately non-traditional, with the figures leaning into one another in a way that suggests intimacy and unease. This work reflects the shift in Italian art toward subjective expression, where the artist prioritises emotional resonance over strict anatomical accuracy. It remains a representative example of the Mannerist departure from the classical ideals of the early sixteenth century, offering a glimpse into the complex artistic climate of Florence during the late 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\/saint-john-the-baptist-agnolo-bronzino\" 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 John the Baptist - Agnolo Bronzino — Agnolo Bronzino\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/la-resurrezione-the-resurrection-tintoretto\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLa Resurrezione (The Resurrection) - Tintoretto — Tintoretto\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pontormo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58172147335503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58172147401039,"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":58172147499343,"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":58172147532111,"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":58172147597647,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232449827151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232449859919,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232449892687,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58232449925455,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58232449958223,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232450023759,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58232450056527,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58232450122063,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232450154831,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232450679119,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232450711887,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232450777423,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Madonna-and-Child-with-the-Young-Saint-John_Poster_CompositorV1_1783470368375.jpg?v=1783554558"},{"product_id":"resurrection-jacopo-pontormo","title":"Resurrection - Jacopo Pontormo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine art print of Jacopo Pontormo's Resurrection, capturing the ethereal, elongated figures and distinct Mannerist style of the late Renaissance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis work is a detail from the fresco cycle originally located in the choir of the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence. Jacopo Pontormo, a central figure of the Florentine Mannerist movement, executed this commission during his final years. The composition depicts the risen Christ hovering above a group of sleeping or startled soldiers, whose figures are arranged in a complex, non-linear fashion typical of the artist's late style.\n\nPontormo departs from the balanced, harmonious proportions of the High Renaissance. Instead, he employs elongated forms and a palette that favours pale, luminous tones against the darker, more muted colours of the soldiers' armour and clothing. The figure of Christ is rendered with a sense of weightlessness, his body draped in simple, flowing fabric that contrasts with the dense, cluttered arrangement of the guards below. The spatial depth is intentionally compressed, creating a sense of claustrophobia that pushes the figures toward the foreground of the lunette-shaped frame.\n\nTechnical analysis of the work reveals the artist's preoccupation with psychological tension and artificiality. The soldiers appear caught in a state of suspended animation, their poses twisted and their expressions ambiguous. This approach reflects the shift in artistic priorities during the mid-sixteenth century, where the focus moved away from naturalistic representation toward a more subjective, expressive interpretation of religious narratives. The fresco remains a primary example of the experimental nature of Pontormo's late career, demonstrating his departure from the established norms of his contemporaries. The work is currently housed within the Capponi Chapel context or related Florentine collections, though the original choir frescoes were largely lost or destroyed, making this surviving imagery a rare record of his final artistic 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\/saint-john-the-baptist-agnolo-bronzino\" 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 John the Baptist - Agnolo Bronzino — Agnolo Bronzino\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/la-resurrezione-the-resurrection-tintoretto\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLa Resurrezione (The Resurrection) - Tintoretto — Tintoretto\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pontormo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58172167258447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58172167323983,"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":58172167422287,"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":58172167455055,"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":58172167520591,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232440717647,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232440750415,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232440783183,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58232440815951,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58232440848719,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232440914255,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58232440947023,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58232441012559,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232441045327,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232441569615,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232441602383,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232441667919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Resurrection_Poster_CompositorV1_1783470725125.jpg?v=1783565403"},{"product_id":"four-evangelists-saint-luke-jacopo-pontormo","title":"Four Evangelists: Saint Luke - Jacopo Pontormo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking tondo painting by Jacopo Pontormo, depicting Saint Luke the Evangelist with characteristic Mannerist tension and expressive colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis circular composition, or tondo, depicts Saint Luke the Evangelist, one of four panels originally commissioned for the Capponi Chapel in the church of Santa Felicita, Florence. Jacopo Pontormo, a central figure of the Florentine Mannerist movement, employs a distinct approach to anatomy and colour that departs from the balanced harmony of the High Renaissance. The figure of Saint Luke is rendered with a sense of psychological tension, his gaze directed upwards and away from the quill he holds in his hand. The composition is tightly framed within the circular format, forcing the viewer to focus on the expressive posture and the interplay of light across the drapery.\n\nPontormo utilises a palette that balances deep, dark shadows with bright, saturated tones, particularly the red of the saint's mantle. The inclusion of the ox, the traditional symbol of Saint Luke, is partially obscured in the background, emerging from the darkness to provide a subtle iconographic anchor. The artist's brushwork is precise, defining the musculature of the arms and the texture of the fabric with clarity. This work demonstrates the shift towards the elongated forms and subjective emotional states that define Pontormo's mature style. The painting remains a significant example of how religious subjects were reinterpreted during the sixteenth century, prioritising individual expression over classical proportion. The work is currently housed in the Capponi Chapel, where it continues to be studied for its technical execution and its role in the development of the Mannerist aesthetic.\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-john-the-baptist-agnolo-bronzino\" 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 John the Baptist - Agnolo Bronzino — Agnolo Bronzino\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/la-resurrezione-the-resurrection-tintoretto\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLa Resurrezione (The Resurrection) - Tintoretto — Tintoretto\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pontormo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58172153987407,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58172542845263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58172542878031,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58172542910799,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58172542943567,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58172542976335,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58172543009103,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58172543041871,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58172543074639,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58172543107407,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58172543140175,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232389960015,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232389992783,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232390025551,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232390353231,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232390385999,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232390451535,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Four-Evangelists_-Saint-Luke_Poster_CompositorV1_1783472045574.jpg?v=1783567668"},{"product_id":"vertumnus-and-pomona-jacopo-pontormo","title":"Vertumnus and Pomona - Jacopo Pontormo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Mannerist fresco by Jacopo Pontormo, depicting the Roman deities Vertumnus and Pomona in a serene, rustic setting at the Medici villa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePainted for the Medici villa at Poggio a Caiano, this fresco represents a departure from the rigid spatial logic of the High Renaissance. Jacopo Pontormo, a master of the Mannerist style, creates a scene that feels both relaxed and enigmatic. The work depicts the Roman deities Vertumnus, the god of seasons and gardens, and Pomona, the goddess of fruit trees, within a rustic setting. \n\nThe composition is unusual for its time. Pontormo places the figures on a raised stone ledge, effectively pushing them into the foreground. This arrangement creates a sense of proximity between the viewer and the subjects. The figures themselves exhibit the elongated proportions and fluid, unconventional poses characteristic of the artist. Their expressions are contemplative, lacking the dramatic tension often found in contemporary religious works. \n\nTechnically, the fresco displays a soft, atmospheric quality. The palette is dominated by earthy tones, with muted yellows, browns, and soft blues that suggest the warmth of a Tuscan summer. The inclusion of a dog and various agricultural implements adds a layer of domesticity to the mythological narrative. The foliage above the figures provides a natural canopy, framing the scene without overwhelming the human subjects. \n\nThis work reflects the intellectual climate of the Medici court, where classical themes were frequently adapted to celebrate the prosperity of the land. Pontormo avoids the symmetry favoured by his predecessors, opting instead for a balanced yet asymmetrical distribution of weight and form. The result is a composition that feels spontaneous, as if the figures have been caught in a moment of quiet repose. The artist's signature, I.F.P., is visible on the stone ledge, confirming his authorship of this decorative cycle.\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-john-the-baptist-agnolo-bronzino\" 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 John the Baptist - Agnolo Bronzino — Agnolo Bronzino\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/la-resurrezione-the-resurrection-tintoretto\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLa Resurrezione (The Resurrection) - Tintoretto — Tintoretto\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pontormo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58173650698575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58173650764111,"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":58173650862415,"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":58173650895183,"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":58173650960719,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232353096015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232353128783,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232353161551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58232353194319,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58232353227087,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232353292623,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58232353325391,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58232353390927,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232353423695,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232353947983,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232353980751,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232354046287,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Vertumnus-and-Pomona_Poster_CompositorV1_1783473247612.jpg?v=1783569266"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-ugolino-martelli-jacopo-pontormo","title":"Portrait of Ugolino Martelli - Jacopo Pontormo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Mannerist portrait by Jacopo Pontormo, depicting the scholar Ugolino Martelli with classical texts in a quiet, intellectual setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJacopo Pontormo, a central figure of the Florentine Mannerist movement, painted this portrait of the young scholar Ugolino Martelli around 1537. The work captures the subject in a moment of quiet intellectual engagement. Martelli is depicted seated, his gaze directed towards the viewer, while his hand rests upon an open volume of Homer. This inclusion of classical literature serves to identify his status as a humanist scholar, a common trope in Renaissance portraiture intended to convey the sitter's education and social standing.\n\nThe composition is defined by the cool, detached elegance characteristic of Pontormo's mature style. The figure is set against a simplified architectural backdrop, which creates a sense of spatial ambiguity. The artist employs a muted colour palette, dominated by the dark tones of the subject's doublet, which contrasts with the pale, almost porcelain-like quality of his skin and the white highlights of his shirt and the feather in his cap. The lighting is soft, avoiding the dramatic chiaroscuro often found in earlier Renaissance works, and instead favouring a smooth, refined finish that emphasises the stillness of the scene.\n\nPontormo's approach to the human form here is marked by a subtle elongation and a sense of psychological distance. Unlike the more naturalistic portraits of the High Renaissance, this work leans into the artificiality that defines Mannerism. The precise rendering of the fabric and the careful placement of the hands demonstrate the artist's technical control. The portrait remains a significant example of how Florentine artists of the sixteenth century balanced the requirements of formal representation with the stylistic innovations of their era. It is currently held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin.\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-john-the-baptist-agnolo-bronzino\" 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 John the Baptist - Agnolo Bronzino — Agnolo Bronzino\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/la-resurrezione-the-resurrection-tintoretto\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLa Resurrezione (The Resurrection) - Tintoretto — Tintoretto\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pontormo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58174060822863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58174060888399,"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":58174060986703,"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":58174061019471,"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":58174061085007,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232333926735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232333959503,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232333992271,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58232334025039,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58232334057807,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232334123343,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58232334156111,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58232334221647,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232334254415,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232334778703,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232334811471,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232334877007,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Ugolino-Martelli_Poster_CompositorV1_1783473846405.jpg?v=1783573824"},{"product_id":"madonna-with-st-francis-and-st-jerome-jacopo-pontormo","title":"Madonna with St. Francis and St. Jerome - Jacopo Pontormo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic example of early Mannerist painting by Jacopo Pontormo, featuring the Virgin and Child with Saint Francis and Saint Jerome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Jacopo Pontormo depicts the Virgin Mary seated with the Christ Child, flanked by Saint Jerome on the left and Saint Francis of Assisi on the right. Two putti sit at the base of the composition, one interacting with a lion, which serves as a traditional attribute of Saint Jerome. The painting displays the early characteristics of the Mannerist style, which emerged in Italy during the sixteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePontormo moves away from the balanced, harmonious proportions typical of the High Renaissance. The figures exhibit elongated forms and a sense of psychological tension. The composition is arranged around a central axis, yet the interaction between the figures suggests a complex, non-linear narrative. The colour palette is deliberate, featuring contrasting tones of deep red, black, and soft ochre, which draw the eye across the canvas. The architectural element of the balustrade in the background provides a shallow sense of space, pushing the figures toward the foreground and heightening their physical presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Jerome is shown in a state of contemplation, while Saint Francis is depicted in his characteristic habit, gesturing toward the central figures. The Christ Child is positioned in a dynamic pose, turning away from the viewer to engage with the surrounding saints. Pontormo uses light to model the musculature and drapery, creating a sculptural quality that defines the forms. This piece reflects the artist's training under Andrea del Sarto and his subsequent departure toward a more subjective, expressive visual language. The work remains a clear example of the shift in Florentine painting during the early Cinquecento, where artists began to prioritise emotional resonance and stylistic artifice over strict naturalism.\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\/portrait-of-maria-de-medici-agnolo-bronzino\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Maria de' Medici - Agnolo Bronzino — Agnolo Bronzino\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/portrait-of-alessandro-farnese-sofonisba-anguissola\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Alessandro Farnese - Sofonisba Anguissola — Sofonisba Anguissola\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pontormo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58478969946447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58478970011983,"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":58478970110287,"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":58478970143055,"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":58478970208591,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Madonna-with-St.-Francis-and-St_Poster_CompositorV1_1786328646870.jpg?v=1786696531"},{"product_id":"episode-from-the-life-in-the-hospital-jacopo-pontormo","title":"Episode from the Life in the Hospital - Jacopo Pontormo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed fresco scene depicting daily care within a sixteenth-century Florentine hospital, captured by the Italian Mannerist painter Jacopo Pontormo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a fragment of the fresco cycle Pontormo executed for the Ospedale di San Matteo in Florence. The scene depicts the daily activities within the hospital, focusing on the care provided to the sick. Pontormo, a student of Andrea del Sarto, demonstrates his early mastery of spatial arrangement and human form within this architectural setting. The composition is divided by a series of arches that create a rhythmic sequence of beds and figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, a figure washes the feet of a patient, a gesture of humility and service. Other figures move through the space, their garments rendered with soft, flowing lines that suggest movement. The palette is dominated by muted earth tones, characteristic of the fresco technique of the period. The figures possess a certain elongation and grace, hinting at the stylistic shifts that would define the Mannerist movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the balanced, static compositions of the High Renaissance, this scene captures a sense of quiet activity. The architectural frame provides a clear structure, yet the interaction between the figures feels natural and unforced. Pontormo uses light to define the forms, creating a gentle contrast between the figures and the shadowed arches behind them. This work offers a glimpse into the social and religious life of early sixteenth-century Florence, documenting the charitable functions of the hospital. The preservation of the fresco allows for an examination of Pontormo's early technique, showing his ability to integrate narrative detail with a coherent sense of space. It remains a significant example of his early career before he developed the more extreme stylistic distortions associated with his later works.\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\/portrait-of-maria-de-medici-agnolo-bronzino\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Maria de' Medici - Agnolo Bronzino — Agnolo Bronzino\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/portrait-of-alessandro-farnese-sofonisba-anguissola\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Alessandro Farnese - Sofonisba Anguissola — Sofonisba Anguissola\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pontormo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58474543710543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58474543776079,"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":58474543874383,"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":58474543907151,"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":58474543972687,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Episode-from-the-Life-in-the-Hospital_Poster_CompositorV1_1786328417956.jpg?v=1786696621"},{"product_id":"scene-with-cherubs-on-papal-coat-of-arms-jacopo-pontormo","title":"Scene with cherubs on papal coat of arms - Jacopo Pontormo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed fresco fragment by Jacopo Pontormo, featuring cherubs flanking the Medici papal coat of arms within a decorative architectural frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis detail originates from the fresco cycle executed by Jacopo Pontormo at the Medici villa in Poggio a Caiano. Commissioned by the Medici family, the work displays the characteristic stylistic shifts associated with the early Mannerist period. The central focus is the Medici coat of arms, featuring the familiar red spheres, surmounted by the papal tiara and keys, signifying the authority of Pope Leo X. Two cherubs, rendered with the elongated proportions and fluid, restless movement typical of Pontormo, flank the heraldic emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surrounding architectural framework is painted with a trompe l'oeil effect, creating a sense of depth through geometric mouldings and scrollwork. Pontormo employs a palette of soft, earthy tones, allowing the figures to emerge from the background with a sculptural quality. The composition balances the rigid, formal requirements of heraldry with the expressive, slightly agitated energy of the figures. Unlike the balanced, static compositions of the High Renaissance, this work introduces a sense of artifice and decorative complexity. The interplay between the painted architectural borders and the central scene demonstrates the artist's interest in spatial ambiguity and ornamental design. This fragment provides a clear view of the technical precision required for large-scale fresco painting during the sixteenth century, where the artist had to manage both the grand narrative and the smaller, decorative elements of the villa's interior programme.\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\/lucrezia-panciatichi-agnolo-bronzino-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;\"\u003eLucrezia Panciatichi - Agnolo Bronzino — Agnolo Bronzino\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/landscape-with-vegetables-and-fruit-in-the-foreground-abraham-bloemaert-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;\"\u003eLandscape with Vegetables and Fruit in the Foreground - Abraham Bloemaert — Abraham Bloemaert\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pontormo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479015428431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479015493967,"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":58479015592271,"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":58479015625039,"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":58479015690575,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Scene-with-cherubs-on-papal-coat-of-arms_Poster_CompositorV1_1786329367775.jpg?v=1786745206"},{"product_id":"madonna-and-child-with-saints-jacopo-pontormo-1","title":"Madonna and Child with Saints - Jacopo Pontormo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic example of Florentine Mannerism, this religious composition by Jacopo Pontormo features elongated figures and dramatic lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis composition by Jacopo Pontormo, a central figure in the Florentine Mannerist tradition, displays the stylistic shifts that defined his career. The work features the Virgin Mary seated with the Christ Child, surrounded by an assembly of saints and angels. Pontormo moves away from the balanced, harmonious proportions of the High Renaissance, opting instead for elongated figures and a complex, crowded arrangement that creates a sense of psychological tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lighting in this piece is dramatic, casting deep shadows that obscure parts of the background and focus attention on the expressive gestures of the figures. The colour palette is characteristic of the artist, utilising unconventional tones that deviate from the naturalism of his predecessors. The poses are varied and somewhat restless, reflecting the Mannerist interest in artifice and emotional intensity over static perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePontormo was a pupil of Andrea del Sarto, yet he quickly developed a distinct visual language. His work often prioritises the subjective experience of the artist, resulting in figures that seem to occupy a space defined by internal logic rather than physical reality. The interaction between the figures is fluid, with glances and hand movements guiding the viewer across the panel. This painting provides a look into the early development of Mannerism, where the pursuit of grace and beauty began to incorporate more eccentric and personal artistic choices. The figures possess a weightless quality, and their drapery is rendered with sharp, angular folds that contribute to the overall sense of movement within the scene.\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\/portrait-of-alessandro-farnese-sofonisba-anguissola\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Alessandro Farnese - Sofonisba Anguissola — Sofonisba Anguissola\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/portrait-of-maria-de-medici-agnolo-bronzino\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Maria de' Medici - Agnolo Bronzino — Agnolo Bronzino\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pontormo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58479033909583,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58479052783951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58479052816719,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479052849487,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58479052882255,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479052915023,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479052947791,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58479052980559,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479053013327,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479053046095,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58479053078863,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Madonna-and-Child-with-Saints_Poster_CompositorV1_1786329846990.jpg?v=1786746063"},{"product_id":"christ-before-pilate-jacopo-pontormo","title":"Christ before Pilate - Jacopo Pontormo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA study of the fresco cycle from the Certosa di Galluzzo, this work displays the elongated figures and compressed space characteristic of Pontormo's Mannerist style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a fragment of the fresco cycle executed by Jacopo Pontormo for the Certosa di Galluzzo, a Carthusian monastery located near Florence. Commissioned during a period of plague, the cycle reflects the artist's departure from the balanced proportions of the High Renaissance. Pontormo adopts a compressed spatial arrangement, where figures occupy a shallow, stage-like area. The composition is defined by an unconventional use of perspective and a palette that favours muted, earthy tones over the saturated colours typical of his contemporaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this scene, Christ stands before Pontius Pilate, surrounded by a crowd of figures whose expressions and postures convey a sense of unease. Pontormo employs elongated forms and fluid, almost nervous brushwork to heighten the emotional tension of the narrative. The figures appear to interact within a restricted environment, their bodies overlapping in a manner that creates a sense of claustrophobia. The architectural elements are simplified, serving primarily to frame the central interaction rather than to establish a realistic sense of depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fresco demonstrates the stylistic shift toward Mannerism, where the artist prioritises subjective expression and formal experimentation. The lighting is diffuse, lacking a single, logical source, which contributes to the dreamlike or unsettled atmosphere of the scene. The figures are rendered with a focus on gesture and silhouette, reflecting the influence of Northern European prints on Pontormo's work during this period. This piece remains a significant example of the artist's ability to manipulate traditional religious iconography to convey a personal, often melancholic, vision.\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\/portrait-of-alessandro-farnese-sofonisba-anguissola\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Alessandro Farnese - Sofonisba Anguissola — Sofonisba Anguissola\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/portrait-of-maria-de-medici-agnolo-bronzino\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Maria de' Medici - Agnolo Bronzino — Agnolo Bronzino\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pontormo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58479039283535,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58479061205327,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58479061238095,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479061270863,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58479061303631,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479061336399,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479061369167,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58479061401935,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479061434703,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479061467471,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58479061500239,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Christ-before-Pilate_Poster_CompositorV1_1786330088534.jpg?v=1786746229"},{"product_id":"st-quintinus-jacopo-pontormo","title":"St. Quintinus - Jacopo Pontormo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA devotional panel by Jacopo Pontormo depicting the martyr St. Quintinus, showcasing the artist's early transition into the Mannerist style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work depicts the early Christian martyr Saint Quintinus, bound between two vertical wooden beams. Painted by the Florentine master Jacopo Pontormo around 1517, the piece reflects the transition from the balanced compositions of the High Renaissance toward the elongated forms and psychological tension characteristic of the Mannerist style. The figure of the saint is positioned centrally, his body displaying a subtle contrapposto that suggests movement despite his physical confinement. His gaze is directed upward, conveying a sense of spiritual resignation rather than physical agony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePontormo employs a muted palette, dominated by earthy tones in the background landscape and the architectural elements of the torture device. The stark red of the loincloth provides a singular point of visual contrast, drawing the eye to the centre of the composition. The background features a sparse, rocky terrain with distant figures, which adds a sense of isolation to the scene. The treatment of the anatomy is precise, showing the artist's interest in the human form as a vehicle for emotional expression. The inclusion of the saint's name at the base of the frame is a direct, functional element typical of devotional panels from this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a representative example of early sixteenth-century Florentine art, this painting demonstrates the shift in focus toward more subjective interpretations of religious narratives. The composition is structured yet unconventional, with the verticality of the beams framing the saint in a way that emphasises his vulnerability. The work remains a clear example of Pontormo's ability to balance technical rigour with a distinct, personal approach to light and shadow. It is a study in restraint, focusing on the internal state of the subject through careful modelling and deliberate placement within the pictorial space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pontormo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479076639055,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479076704591,"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":58479076802895,"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":58479076835663,"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":58479076901199,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/St_Poster_CompositorV1_1786330449994.jpg?v=1786746371"},{"product_id":"madonna-and-child-jacopo-pontormo","title":"Madonna and Child - Jacopo Pontormo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Mannerist study of the Madonna and Child by Jacopo Pontormo, featuring dramatic chiaroscuro and expressive, elongated forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacopo Pontormo, a central figure of the Florentine Mannerist movement, created this depiction of the Madonna and Child during the early sixteenth century. The composition is contained within an oval format, which directs the viewer's attention toward the psychological connection between the figures. The Virgin Mary is shown in a half-length pose, her gaze directed downward with a sense of quiet contemplation. The Christ Child rests against her, his form rendered with soft, rounded contours that contrast with the more structured drapery of the Virgin's garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePontormo employs a specific approach to light and shadow, known as chiaroscuro, to model the figures against a dark, indistinct background. This technique isolates the subjects, removing them from a specific environmental context and focusing the viewer on the emotional exchange. The palette is dominated by the deep red of the Virgin's dress and the dark blue of her mantle, colours that were traditional in religious iconography but here applied with a distinct sensitivity to light. The elongated proportions and the slightly detached, melancholic expression of the Virgin are characteristic of Pontormo's mature style, which moved away from the balanced harmony of the High Renaissance toward a more subjective and expressive visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work demonstrates the artist's ability to manipulate form and space to create a sense of intimacy. The physical proximity of the mother and child is rendered with a focus on tactile qualities, from the softness of the infant's skin to the heavy folds of the fabric. By stripping away extraneous detail, Pontormo invites a direct engagement with the figures, allowing the viewer to observe the subtle interplay of light across their features. The painting remains a representative example of the shift in Italian art during the 1520s, where traditional subjects were reinterpreted through a lens of personal expression and stylistic innovation.\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\/pope-leo-x-agnolo-bronzino\" 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;\"\u003ePope Leo X - Agnolo Bronzino — Agnolo Bronzino\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/la-resurrezione-the-resurrection-tintoretto\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLa Resurrezione (The Resurrection) - Tintoretto — Tintoretto\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pontormo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479129493839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479129559375,"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":58479129657679,"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":58479129690447,"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":58479129755983,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Madonna-and-Child_Poster_CompositorV1_1786330926036.jpg?v=1786747269"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-two-friends-jacopo-pontormo","title":"Portrait of Two Friends - Jacopo Pontormo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA psychological double portrait by the Florentine Mannerist master Jacopo Pontormo, featuring two young men in dark attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacopo Pontormo, a central figure of the Florentine Mannerist movement, painted this double portrait around 1524. The work depicts two young men, dressed in the sombre, dark attire typical of the period. Their expressions are guarded, and their gaze engages the viewer directly, creating a sense of psychological tension. The composition is tight, focusing on the upper torsos of the figures against a dark, neutral background that eliminates any sense of spatial depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne figure holds a piece of paper with a legible Latin inscription, a detail that suggests a specific intellectual or personal connection between the subjects. The hand of the second figure gestures towards this document, linking the two men through a shared action. Pontormo uses a restrained palette, dominated by deep blacks and muted skin tones, which directs attention to the faces and the hands. The lighting is focused, creating soft shadows that model the features of the sitters with precision. This work is characteristic of Pontormo's approach to portraiture, where the physical likeness is secondary to the expression of an internal, somewhat melancholic state of mind. The lack of environmental context forces the viewer to confront the subjects without distraction, emphasising their individual presence and the quiet intimacy of their interaction. The painting remains a fine example of the shift away from the balanced, harmonious compositions of the High Renaissance towards the more subjective and emotionally charged style of 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\/pope-leo-x-agnolo-bronzino\" 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;\"\u003ePope Leo X - Agnolo Bronzino — Agnolo Bronzino\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/la-resurrezione-the-resurrection-tintoretto\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLa Resurrezione (The Resurrection) - Tintoretto — Tintoretto\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pontormo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479141749071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479141814607,"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":58479141912911,"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":58479141945679,"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":58479142011215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Two-Friends_Poster_CompositorV1_1786331350991.jpg?v=1786747788"},{"product_id":"st-julian-jacopo-pontormo","title":"St. Julian - Jacopo Pontormo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA contemplative depiction of St. Julian by the Italian Mannerist painter Jacopo Pontormo, captured in a muted, atmospheric fresco style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work depicts St. Julian, a figure often associated with hospitality and penance. Attributed to the Florentine master Jacopo Pontormo, the image reflects the stylistic shifts characteristic of the Mannerist period. Pontormo, a pupil of Andrea del Sarto, moved away from the balanced proportions of the High Renaissance, opting instead for a more subjective, emotive approach to the human form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure of St. Julian is rendered with a sense of isolation, his gaze directed away from the viewer. He holds a staff, a traditional attribute of his role as a ferryman and protector of travellers. The execution is marked by a restricted palette, dominated by earthy ochres and muted greens, which suggests the weathered condition of the original fresco. The brushwork is deliberate, focusing on the psychological weight of the subject rather than anatomical perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePontormo is known for his ability to convey internal tension through posture and expression. In this piece, the saint appears caught in a moment of quiet contemplation. The surrounding space is largely undefined, which draws the viewer's attention to the figure's weathered features and the texture of his garments. This reduction of background detail is a common feature in Pontormo's later works, where the focus remains strictly on the human condition. The print captures the faded, atmospheric quality of the original wall painting, preserving the subtle gradations of tone that define the saint's form against the neutral ground. It is a study in restraint, offering a glimpse into the artistic temperament of a painter who frequently prioritised mood over 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\/pope-leo-x-agnolo-bronzino\" 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;\"\u003ePope Leo X - Agnolo Bronzino — Agnolo Bronzino\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/la-resurrezione-the-resurrection-tintoretto\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLa Resurrezione (The Resurrection) - Tintoretto — Tintoretto\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pontormo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479235203407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479235268943,"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":58479235367247,"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":58479235400015,"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":58479235465551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/St_Poster_CompositorV1_1786331885497.jpg?v=1786748375"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/collections\/pontormo.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}