{"title":"Salvator Rosa","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"standing-soldier-leaning-on-a-broadsword-salvator-rosa","title":"Standing Soldier Leaning on a Broadsword - Salvator Rosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Salvator Rosa showing a soldier in a reflective pose, leaning upon his broadsword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by the Italian Baroque master Salvator Rosa depicts a solitary soldier in a moment of quiet reflection. The figure stands with his hands clasped over the hilt of a large broadsword, his head bowed in a posture that suggests weariness or contemplation. Rosa, known for his unconventional approach to subject matter, often populated his works with figures from the fringes of society, including bandits, soldiers, and hermits. This print belongs to a series of etchings featuring various figures, often referred to as the 'Figurine' series, which demonstrated his technical skill in capturing character through gesture and costume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is sparse, focusing entirely on the soldier against a plain background. Rosa employs a calligraphic line quality, using varied hatching to define the folds of the soldier's clothing and the texture of his feathered cap. The light source appears to come from the upper left, casting subtle shadows that give the figure a sense of physical presence despite the lack of a detailed environment. The soldier wears a doublet with puffed sleeves and fitted hose, typical of the period's military attire as interpreted by the artist. In the lower right corner, the artist's monogram, SR, is visible, a common feature in his printed works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosa was a versatile artist, working as a painter, poet, and musician in addition to his printmaking. His etchings were highly regarded for their spontaneity and expressive power. This particular work captures the melancholic tone often associated with his depictions of solitary figures. The print provides a clear view of his etching technique, where the lines remain clean and deliberate, avoiding excessive cross-hatching to maintain clarity. It is a representative example of 17th-century Italian printmaking, reflecting the artist's interest in the human condition and his ability to imbue a single figure with narrative weight.\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-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" 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 Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" 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;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Salvator Rosa","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58345825960271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58345826025807,"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":58345826124111,"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":58345826156879,"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":58345826222415,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Standing-Soldier-Leaning-on-a-Broadsword_Poster_CompositorV1_1785393667735.jpg?v=1785399248"},{"product_id":"apollo-and-the-cumaean-sibyl-salvator-rosa","title":"Apollo and the Cumaean Sibyl - Salvator Rosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine etching by Salvator Rosa depicting the mythological meeting between Apollo and the Cumaean Sibyl, rendered with technical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by the Italian Baroque master Salvator Rosa depicts a classical mythological encounter between the god Apollo and the Cumaean Sibyl. Rosa, known for his independent spirit and technical skill in printmaking, captures the narrative moment where the Sibyl requests eternal life from the god, though she neglects to ask for eternal youth. The composition is balanced, with the standing figure of the Sibyl facing the seated Apollo, who holds his characteristic lyre. The artist uses fine, controlled lines to define the drapery of their garments and the texture of the surrounding foliage. The background features a sky filled with light, cloud-like hatching that provides a sense of atmosphere without overwhelming the figures. Rosa's approach to etching is marked by a clear, deliberate stroke that avoids excessive cross-hatching, allowing the white of the paper to contribute to the overall luminosity of the scene. The figures are rendered with a sense of classical proportion, reflecting the artist's engagement with the artistic traditions of his time. This work is part of a series of etchings that demonstrate Rosa's ability to translate complex narratives into a concise visual format. The print serves as an example of the artist's graphic output, which was highly regarded during his lifetime and remains a subject of study for those interested in seventeenth-century Italian printmaking. The attention to detail in the lyre and the expressive gestures of the subjects reveal the artist's focus on characterisation within a mythological framework. This museum-grade print reproduces the original etching with precision, maintaining the integrity of Rosa's line work and the tonal qualities of the original impression.\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-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" 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 Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" 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;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Salvator Rosa","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58636749865295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58636749930831,"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":58636750029135,"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":58636750061903,"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":58636750127439,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Apollo-and-the-Cumaean-Sibyl_Poster_CompositorV1_1788276360949.jpg?v=1788276742"},{"product_id":"barefoot-peasant-walking-with-a-stick-salvator-rosa","title":"Barefoot Peasant Walking with a Stick - Salvator Rosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eA characterful etching by Salvator Rosa, depicting a weary peasant leaning on a staff, executed with expressive cross-hatching and bold lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Salvator Rosa depicts a solitary figure, a barefoot peasant, leaning heavily upon a long staff. The work belongs to a series of prints known as the 'Figurine', which Rosa produced during his time in Rome. These small-scale etchings focus on individual characters, often soldiers or common folk, rendered with a distinct sense of immediacy and rough-hewn characterisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosa employs a vigorous etching technique, using cross-hatching and varied line weights to define the form of the peasant and the texture of his worn clothing. The figure is captured in a moment of pause, his gaze directed downwards, suggesting a weary or contemplative state. The background remains largely unadorned, which directs the viewer's attention entirely to the posture and physical presence of the subject. The artist's ability to convey personality through simple, gestural lines is evident here, as the peasant appears both grounded and slightly melancholic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a painter, poet, and musician, Rosa was known for his interest in the unconventional and the picturesque. His printmaking practice allowed him to explore these themes with greater freedom than his larger commissions. The 'Figurine' series was widely circulated and admired for its technical skill and its departure from the more formalised portraiture of the period. This print offers a glimpse into the artist's fascination with the lives of ordinary people, presented without the idealisation common to the seventeenth-century tradition. The stark contrast between the dark, etched lines and the pale paper creates a clear, graphic quality that remains effective in a modern context. This piece is a fine example of the expressive potential of the etching medium in the hands of a master of the Italian Baroque.\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-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" 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 Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" 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;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Salvator Rosa","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58643400229199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58643400294735,"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":58643400393039,"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":58643400425807,"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":58643400491343,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Barefoot-Peasant-Walking-with-a-Stick_Poster_CompositorV1_1788343186555.jpg?v=1788344322"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/collections\/salvator-rosa.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}