{"title":"Theodoor Galle","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-invention-of-book-printing-theodoor-galle","title":"The Invention of Book Printing - Theodoor Galle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed sixteenth-century engraving depicting the technical process of a manual printing workshop, from typesetting to the operation of the screw press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving, titled 'Impressio Librorum' (The Invention of Book Printing), provides a detailed visual record of a sixteenth-century printing workshop. Originally designed by Jan van der Straet, known as Stradanus, and engraved by Theodoor Galle, the work belongs to a series celebrating technological advancements of the era. The composition is divided into distinct zones of activity: compositors set individual metal type into frames on the left, while the central and right sections show the operation of the wooden screw press. A printer pulls the lever to apply pressure, while an assistant prepares the paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is rendered with precise, linear hatching typical of Flemish printmaking from this period. The architecture of the workshop is depicted with a sense of depth, leading the eye toward an arched doorway that reveals a glimpse of a town exterior. Every element, from the ink balls held by the workers to the drying sheets suspended from the rafters, serves to document the labour-intensive process of early modern book production. The Latin inscription at the base translates to: 'As one voice can be heard by many ears, so one written page can reach a thousand.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print is a valuable historical document for those interested in the history of the book and the mechanics of early printing presses. The figures are dressed in period-appropriate attire, and the tools of the trade are depicted with technical accuracy. The work reflects the intellectual climate of the late Renaissance, where the dissemination of knowledge through the printed word was viewed as a transformative achievement for society. The print captures the collaborative nature of the workshop, showing the division of labour required to produce printed materials before the advent of industrial automation.\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":"Theodoor Galle","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58474420863311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58474420928847,"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":58474421027151,"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":58474421059919,"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":58474421125455,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Invention-of-Book-Printing_Poster_CompositorV1_1786326296418.jpg?v=1786694623"},{"product_id":"titlepage-nova-reperta-theodoor-galle","title":"Titlepage, Nova Reperta - Theodoor Galle","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn allegorical engraving by Theodoor Galle, depicting key technological and scientific discoveries of the Renaissance era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving serves as the title page for the Nova Reperta, a series of prints depicting the technological and scientific advancements of the Renaissance. The composition is organised around a central axis, featuring a printing press at the top, which acts as a symbol for the dissemination of knowledge. Flanking this are two circular medallions: one showing a map of the Americas with a reference to Amerigo Vespucci, and the other displaying a compass rose attributed to Flavio Gioja of Amalfi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower portion of the print displays a collection of objects representing various discoveries, including a cannon, distillation equipment, and a clock. These items are rendered with precise line work, characteristic of the Flemish engraving tradition. The figures of two men, positioned on the left and right, frame the scene, providing a sense of human scale to the technological subjects. The Latin inscription at the base provides a summary of the inventions shown, linking the visual elements to the intellectual climate of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheodoor Galle, a member of a prominent family of engravers and publishers in Antwerp, executed this work after designs by Jan van der Straet, also known as Stradanus. The print reflects the European fascination with exploration, navigation, and the mechanical arts during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. The clarity of the lines and the balanced arrangement of the disparate objects demonstrate the technical proficiency of the Galle workshop. This print is a document of the era's curiosity regarding the natural world and the human capacity for invention, presented through the structured visual language of the time.\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":"Theodoor Galle","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58474504945999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58474505011535,"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":58474505109839,"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":58474505142607,"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":58474505208143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Titlepage-Nova-Reperta_Poster_CompositorV1_1786327432612.jpg?v=1786695762"},{"product_id":"count-ugolino-and-his-children-in-the-tower-of-famine-theodoor-galle","title":"Count Ugolino and his Children in the Tower of Famine - Theodoor Galle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Flemish engraving depicting the tragic tale of Count Ugolino, based on the narrative from Dante's Inferno.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Theodoor Galle depicts the tragic narrative of Count Ugolino della Gherardesca, a figure immortalised in Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. The composition is structured within a diamond frame, a common device in late sixteenth-century printmaking to organise complex allegorical scenes. At the centre, the emaciated figures of Ugolino and his children are confined within the Tower of Famine, a reference to their historical imprisonment in Pisa. The lower portion of the print features a reclining river god, personifying the Arno, which connects the literary subject to the geography of the Pisan conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalle, a member of the prominent Antwerp printing family, executed this work after a design by Jan van der Straet, known as Stradanus. The print demonstrates the technical precision characteristic of the period, utilising fine cross-hatching to define the musculature of the figures and the sombre atmosphere of the cell. The Latin inscription at the base provides context for the scene, drawing directly from the harrowing account of starvation and betrayal found in the Inferno. The surrounding decorative elements, including the smaller vignettes in the corners, expand upon the narrative, showing figures in states of distress and transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a piece of Northern Mannerist art, the work prioritises dramatic tension and anatomical exaggeration over naturalistic proportion. The stark contrast between the light-filled foreground and the shadowed interior of the tower creates a sense of claustrophobia. This print serves as a record of how Renaissance artists interpreted classical and medieval literature through the medium of copperplate engraving. It remains a study in the intersection of print culture, humanist education, and the visual representation of suffering in early modern Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/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":"Theodoor Galle","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58474542891343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58474542956879,"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":58474543055183,"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":58474543087951,"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":58474543153487,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Count-Ugolino-and-his-Children-in-the-Tower-of-Famine_Poster_CompositorV1_1786328429994.jpg?v=1786696574"},{"product_id":"god-tiber-and-vestal-virgin-tuccia-theodoor-galle","title":"God Tiber and Vestal Virgin Tuccia - Theodoor Galle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Theodoor Galle depicting the Roman legend of the Vestal Virgin Tuccia proving her innocence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Theodoor Galle depicts the Roman legend of the Vestal Virgin Tuccia, who was falsely accused of unchastity. To prove her innocence, she successfully carried water from the River Tiber to the Temple of Vesta in a sieve. The composition features the river god Tiber, depicted as a bearded figure pouring water from an urn, while Tuccia stands before him holding the sieve. The scene is populated with classical motifs, including a she-wolf, putti, and architectural elements that evoke the Roman setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheodoor Galle, a member of the prominent Antwerp-based Galle family of engravers, demonstrates the technical precision characteristic of the period. The work employs fine hatching and cross-hatching to define form and shadow, creating a sense of volume within the figures and the surrounding environment. The inclusion of Latin text at the base provides a narrative frame for the image, typical of the didactic nature of Northern Mannerist prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe architectural background, featuring a circular temple and colonnades, reflects the interest in classical antiquity that permeated European art during the early seventeenth century. The figures are rendered with a focus on anatomical detail, while the arrangement of the scene balances the mythological presence of the river god with the human narrative of the Vestal Virgin. This print serves as a record of the period's fascination with classical mythology and the technical capabilities of the copperplate engraving medium. The composition is structured to guide the viewer from the central interaction between Tuccia and the river god toward the background elements, creating a sense of spatial depth despite the two-dimensional nature of the print.\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":"Theodoor Galle","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58478972207439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58478972272975,"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":58478972371279,"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":58478972404047,"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":58478972469583,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/God-Tiber-and-Vestal-Virgin-Tuccia_Poster_CompositorV1_1786328647518.jpg?v=1786696629"},{"product_id":"petrus-verschijnt-aan-ignatius-theodoor-galle","title":"Petrus verschijnt aan Ignatius - Theodoor Galle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Theodoor Galle depicting three miraculous visions from the life of Saint Ignatius of Loyola.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Theodoor Galle depicts three distinct episodes from the life of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. The primary scene on the left shows the saint in his sickbed, recovering from his injuries sustained at the Battle of Pamplona. Saint Peter appears to him in a vision, bathed in celestial light, to restore his health. The composition uses a clear division of space, separating the intimate, domestic setting of the sickroom from the architectural gallery on the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right side of the print features two smaller, framed vignettes. The central panel shows Ignatius in prayer, overcoming demonic temptations, while the final panel depicts a vision of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. These narrative sequences were common in hagiographic cycles of the period, intended to provide a visual biography for the faithful. Galle, a member of the prominent Antwerp printing family, employs precise hatching and cross-hatching techniques to define the textures of the bed curtains, the stone masonry, and the folds of the garments. The use of Latin captions at the base of the image provides context for each scene, identifying the specific moments of spiritual intervention in the life of the founder of the Jesuit order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work reflects the Counter-Reformation focus on the lives of saints and the power of divine intervention. The perspective is constructed with mathematical rigour, typical of early seventeenth-century Flemish printmaking. The contrast between the dark, shadowed interior and the radiant light surrounding the figures creates a sense of drama. This print serves as a record of the iconography associated with Ignatius, capturing the transition from his military life to his religious vocation through a series of miraculous encounters.\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":"Theodoor Galle","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58478986887503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58478986953039,"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":58478987051343,"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":58478987084111,"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":58478987149647,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Petrus-verschijnt-aan-Ignatius_Poster_CompositorV1_1786328889360.jpg?v=1786696961"},{"product_id":"ignatius-in-manresa-theodoor-galle","title":"Ignatius in Manresa - Theodoor Galle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Theodoor Galle depicting the spiritual and physical trials of Saint Ignatius of Loyola in Manresa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Theodoor Galle depicts episodes from the life of Saint Ignatius of Loyola during his time in Manresa. The composition is divided into distinct narrative zones, a common technique in early seventeenth-century printmaking to convey complex hagiographic sequences within a single frame. The central scene shows Ignatius in a state of physical collapse, surrounded by figures who attend to his condition. The surrounding vignettes provide context for his spiritual journey, including his interactions with the poor and his moments of solitary prayer near the river.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalle, a member of the prominent Antwerp family of engravers and publishers, demonstrates technical precision in his handling of line and shadow. The work employs a clear, didactic structure, with lettered keys at the bottom corresponding to specific actions within the image. This format was typical for devotional prints of the period, intended to guide the viewer through the spiritual exercises and life events of the saint. The architectural elements frame the central scene, while the background details provide a sense of place. The engraving reflects the Counter-Reformation focus on the lives of saints as models for piety and reflection. The use of cross-hatching and varied line weights creates a sense of volume in the figures and depth in the environment, characteristic of the Flemish school of engraving. This print serves as a visual record of the Jesuit tradition, capturing the asceticism and spiritual intensity associated with Ignatius during his formative period in Catalonia.\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":"Theodoor Galle","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58478997766479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58478997832015,"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":58478997930319,"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":58478997963087,"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":58478998028623,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ignatius-in-Manresa_Poster_CompositorV1_1786329130929.jpg?v=1786745181"},{"product_id":"ignatius-krijgt-visioenen-theodoor-galle","title":"Ignatius krijgt visioenen - Theodoor Galle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Theodoor Galle depicting the mystical visions of Saint Ignatius of Loyola during prayer and the Mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Theodoor Galle depicts three distinct spiritual experiences of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. The composition is organised into a tripartite narrative, a common technique in Counter-Reformation art to convey complex theological concepts within a single frame. The work is part of a series documenting the life and mystical encounters of the founder of the Jesuit order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, the artist employs a clear, linear style characteristic of early seventeenth-century Flemish printmaking. The central figure of Ignatius is shown kneeling in prayer, his gaze directed upward toward a celestial manifestation of the Holy Trinity. To the right, a priest elevates the host during the Mass, an act that triggers a vision of Christ for the saint. On the left, a smaller vignette shows Ignatius writing, illustrating his intellectual contribution to the order. The use of light is deliberate, with rays emanating from the divine figures to connect the heavenly realm with the earthly participants. The architectural setting provides a structured, classical backdrop that anchors the supernatural events in a recognisable space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalle, a member of a prominent Antwerp family of engravers and publishers, demonstrates technical precision in his handling of shadow and texture, particularly in the drapery of the ecclesiastical vestments. The Latin inscriptions at the base of the print serve as a guide for the viewer, identifying each scene as a specific moment from the saint's spiritual journey. This print reflects the didactic nature of religious art during this period, intended to inspire devotion and provide visual support for the teachings of the Jesuit order.\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":"Theodoor Galle","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479016804687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479016870223,"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":58479016968527,"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":58479017001295,"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":58479017066831,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ignatius-krijgt-visioenen_Poster_CompositorV1_1786329372644.jpg?v=1786745300"},{"product_id":"ignatius-on-the-way-to-venice-theodoor-galle","title":"Ignatius on the Way to Venice - Theodoor Galle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Theodoor Galle depicting episodes from the life of Saint Ignatius of Loyola on his journey to Venice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Theodoor Galle depicts a sequence of events from the life of Saint Ignatius of Loyola during his journey to Venice. The composition is divided into distinct narrative zones, a common technique in early seventeenth-century printmaking to convey multiple moments within a single frame. On the left, the viewer observes a vision of Christ appearing to the exhausted Ignatius, who lies on the ground. The background features topographical markers, including the city of Venice, to orient the viewer within the saint's pilgrimage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right side of the print shifts to an urban setting, defined by classical architectural elements such as columns and a tiled floor. Here, Ignatius is shown resting, while a senator, guided by divine intervention, seeks him out to offer shelter. The use of light, particularly the lantern held by the attendant, creates a sense of depth and focus within the shadowed portico. Galle employs precise, controlled lines to define the textures of the clothing, the stone architecture, and the distant landscape. The inclusion of Latin captions at the base provides specific context for each scene, identifying the physical ailment of the saint and the subsequent assistance he receives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheodoor Galle, a member of the prominent Antwerp printing family, produced this work as part of a larger series documenting the life of the Jesuit founder. The print reflects the technical mastery of the Flemish school, where clarity of narrative and structural balance take precedence. The engraving demonstrates a sophisticated approach to perspective, effectively separating the miraculous vision from the grounded reality of the saint's arrival in Venice. This piece offers a clear window into the devotional art of the Counter-Reformation period, where visual storytelling functioned as a primary tool for religious education and the dissemination of hagiographic accounts.\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":"Theodoor Galle","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479025226063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479025291599,"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":58479025389903,"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":58479025422671,"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":58479025488207,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ignatius-on-the-Way-to-Venice_Poster_CompositorV1_1786329627981.jpg?v=1786745526"},{"product_id":"ignatius-in-spanje-theodoor-galle","title":"Ignatius in Spanje - Theodoor Galle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Theodoor Galle depicting narrative scenes from the life of Saint Ignatius of Loyola in Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Theodoor Galle depicts scenes from the life of Saint Ignatius of Loyola during his time in Spain. The composition is divided into distinct narrative zones, a common technique in early seventeenth-century printmaking to convey multiple events within a single frame. On the left, Ignatius is shown engaging in acts of charity and mendicancy, interacting with figures at a doorway. The right side of the print presents a broader outdoor scene, where Ignatius addresses a gathered crowd in an open field, while a secondary vignette shows him performing a healing miracle for a woman washing laundry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalle, a member of a prominent Antwerp family of engravers and publishers, demonstrates technical precision in his use of line work. The shading is achieved through cross-hatching and parallel lines, which define the folds of the garments and the architectural elements of the building. The figures are rendered with a focus on gesture and expression, typical of the Counter-Reformation art style, which sought to make religious narratives accessible and didactic. The inclusion of Latin inscriptions at the base of the print provides context for each scene, identifying the specific acts of piety and the miraculous healing performed by the saint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print reflects the influence of the Antwerp school of printmaking, which was instrumental in the dissemination of religious imagery across Europe. The balance between the intimate encounter on the left and the public sermon on the right creates a comprehensive view of the saint's ministry. The work is a fine example of the narrative engraving tradition, where the artist balances technical skill with the requirement to communicate complex hagiographic stories to a wide audience. The clarity of the composition ensures that each narrative element remains distinct yet connected to the central figure of Ignatius.\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":"Theodoor Galle","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479063793999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479063859535,"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":58479063957839,"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":58479063990607,"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":58479064056143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ignatius-in-Spanje_Poster_CompositorV1_1786330226928.jpg?v=1786745991"},{"product_id":"ignatius-bezoekt-het-heilige-land-theodoor-galle","title":"Ignatius bezoekt het Heilige Land - Theodoor Galle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Theodoor Galle depicting the pilgrimage of Saint Ignatius of Loyola to the Holy Land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by the Flemish artist Theodoor Galle depicts episodes from the life of Saint Ignatius of Loyola during his pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The composition follows a narrative structure common in early seventeenth-century printmaking, where multiple events are presented within a single frame to guide the viewer through a sequence of spiritual experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is divided into distinct sections, marked by letters that correspond to the Latin text at the bottom of the print. In the foreground, Ignatius is shown being guided by a local figure, while in the background, he is seen alone on the Mount of Olives. A celestial vision of Christ appears to him in the upper left, providing comfort during his trials. To the right, a ship is caught in a storm at sea, representing the dangers faced by pilgrims during their travels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalle employs a precise engraving technique, using fine hatching and cross-hatching to define the textures of the rocky terrain, the folds of the garments, and the turbulent water. The figures are rendered with the elongated proportions and expressive gestures characteristic of the Mannerist tradition. The inclusion of the Latin inscriptions provides a clear didactic purpose, typical of religious prints produced in the Southern Netherlands during this period. The work functions as both a devotional object and a historical record of the Jesuit founder's journey. The contrast between the calm, meditative figures and the dramatic, swirling clouds and sea creates a visual tension that draws the eye across the entire surface of the print. This piece offers a window into the visual culture of the Counter-Reformation, where the lives of saints were frequently documented through detailed, multi-part engravings intended for study and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-entombment-marcantonio-raimondi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Entombment - Marcantonio Raimondi — Marcantonio Raimondi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/allegorical-winged-female-figure-albrecht-altdorfer\" 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;\"\u003eAllegorical Winged Female Figure - Albrecht Altdorfer — Albrecht Altdorfer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Theodoor Galle","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479053668687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479053734223,"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":58479053832527,"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":58479053865295,"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":58479053930831,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ignatius-bezoekt-het-Heilige-Land_Poster_CompositorV1_1786329850322.jpg?v=1786746108"},{"product_id":"ignatius-in-barcelona-theodoor-galle","title":"Ignatius in Barcelona - Theodoor Galle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Theodoor Galle depicting narrative scenes from the life of Saint Ignatius of Loyola.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Theodoor Galle depicts various episodes from the life of Saint Ignatius of Loyola during his time in Barcelona. The composition is divided into distinct narrative zones, a common technique in early seventeenth-century printmaking to convey multiple events within a single frame. The work functions as a visual hagiography, with each scene labelled alphabetically to correspond with Latin captions at the base of the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the left, the viewer observes scenes of conflict and spiritual intervention, including a man being revived and Ignatius facing physical aggression. The right side of the composition shifts to a more structured interior, showing Ignatius preaching to a group of children and adults. The use of perspective creates a clear distinction between the architectural settings, while the figures are rendered with the precise, controlled line work characteristic of the Flemish engraving tradition. The artist employs light and shadow to direct the eye toward the central figure of Ignatius, who is often depicted with a halo to signify his sanctity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print reflects the Counter-Reformation focus on the lives of saints as models for piety and devotion. Galle, a member of a prominent family of engravers and publishers in Antwerp, produced this work as part of a larger series documenting the life of the founder of the Jesuit order. The technical execution shows the influence of the Antwerp school, where printmaking was a highly organised industry. The clarity of the narrative, combined with the architectural detail, provides a window into the visual culture of the period, where such prints were widely circulated to educate and inspire the faithful. The work remains a fine example of how religious narratives were translated into accessible, portable imagery for a European audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/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":"Theodoor Galle","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479059534159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479059599695,"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":58479059697999,"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":58479059730767,"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":58479059796303,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ignatius-in-Barcelona_Poster_CompositorV1_1786330091762.jpg?v=1786746144"},{"product_id":"sterfbed-van-ignatius-theodoor-galle","title":"Sterfbed van Ignatius - Theodoor Galle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century Flemish engraving depicting the death of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, featuring multiple narrative scenes and Latin inscriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving depicts the final moments of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order. The composition is divided into distinct narrative zones, a common technique in early seventeenth-century Flemish printmaking. The central scene shows the saint on his deathbed, clutching a crucifix while a beam of light, inscribed with the name 'IESVS', emanates from his mouth towards a celestial vision of angels. Surrounding the bed, a group of clerics observe the scene in prayer, their figures rendered with precise hatching to define the folds of their vestments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the right, a secondary scene shows a papal audience, providing context to the saint's spiritual authority. Above the bed, an inset panel illustrates a simultaneous event, showing a vision of the saint appearing to a woman in Bologna. This use of multiple registers allows the artist to convey complex hagiographic information within a single frame. The work is attributed to the Galle family workshop, a prolific centre for print production in Antwerp during the Counter-Reformation. The engraving style is characteristic of the period, utilising controlled line work to create volume and depth, while the inclusion of Latin captions at the base provides a clear didactic purpose for the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a piece of religious iconography, the print serves to document the life and miraculous death of Ignatius. The technical execution reflects the high standards of the Antwerp school, where engravers often collaborated with painters to disseminate religious imagery across Europe. The clarity of the lines and the balanced arrangement of the figures demonstrate the technical rigour applied to devotional prints of this era. This print remains a clear example of how narrative art was utilised to communicate theological concepts to a wider audience during the seventeenth 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\/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":"Theodoor Galle","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479092072783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479092138319,"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":58479092236623,"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":58479092269391,"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":58479092334927,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Sterfbed-van-Ignatius_Poster_CompositorV1_1786330450793.jpg?v=1786746857"},{"product_id":"begrafenis-van-ignatius-theodoor-galle","title":"Begrafenis van Ignatius - Theodoor Galle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Theodoor Galle depicting the funeral procession of Saint Ignatius of Loyola.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Theodoor Galle depicts the funeral procession of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. As a member of the prominent Antwerp family of engravers and publishers, Galle produced this work to document the life and veneration of the Jesuit founder. The composition is structured to guide the viewer through the solemnity of the event, with the body of the saint laid out in state, surrounded by clergy and a large crowd of mourners. The use of line work creates a sense of depth within the architectural space, while the figures are rendered with the precision characteristic of early seventeenth-century Flemish printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene includes specific narrative elements, labelled with letters to correspond to the descriptive text at the base of the print. These annotations explain the miraculous occurrences associated with the funeral, such as the healing of a woman who touched the saint's body. Above the procession, a group of putti appears in the clouds, adding a celestial dimension to the earthly scene. The contrast between the heavy, draped vestments of the priests and the ethereal quality of the heavenly figures demonstrates the technical control Galle exercised over the copper plate. This print serves as a record of the iconography surrounding Saint Ignatius during the Counter-Reformation period, reflecting the visual language employed by the Jesuit order to communicate their history to a wider audience. The work is a fine example of the collaborative nature of the Galle workshop, where technical skill and theological narrative were combined to produce high-quality devotional imagery for distribution across Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/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":"Theodoor Galle","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479123988815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479124054351,"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":58479124152655,"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":58479124185423,"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":58479124250959,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Begrafenis-van-Ignatius_Poster_CompositorV1_1786330688989.jpg?v=1786747183"},{"product_id":"wonderen-van-ignatius-theodoor-galle","title":"Wonderen van Ignatius - Theodoor Galle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Theodoor Galle, depicting nine narrative scenes of the miracles of Saint Ignatius of Loyola.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Theodoor Galle depicts a series of narrative scenes illustrating the miracles attributed to Saint Ignatius of Loyola. The composition is structured as a grid of nine distinct panels, each labelled with a letter corresponding to a Latin description at the base of the print. The central oval panel serves as the primary focus, surrounded by smaller rectangular vignettes that detail specific acts of healing and divine intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalle, a member of the prominent Antwerp-based family of engravers and publishers, demonstrates the technical precision characteristic of the period. The work employs fine hatching and cross-hatching to define form, shadow, and the ethereal light surrounding the saint. The figures are rendered with a focus on gesture and expression, conveying the dramatic nature of the events, from the calming of a storm at sea to the healing of the sick and the exorcism of demons. The inclusion of Latin text provides a didactic layer, common in Counter-Reformation art, which sought to communicate religious narratives clearly to the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print reflects the stylistic conventions of early seventeenth-century Flemish printmaking, where clarity of narrative was balanced with decorative framing. The borders between the panels are marked by simple, clean lines, allowing the viewer to follow the sequence of events with ease. This piece serves as an example of how religious iconography was disseminated through the medium of engraving, making complex theological and hagiographic subjects accessible to a wider audience. The work remains a clear record of the visual language used to promote the veneration of Saint Ignatius during the period.\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":"Theodoor Galle","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479128609103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479128674639,"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":58479128772943,"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":58479128805711,"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":58479128871247,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Wonderen-van-Ignatius_Poster_CompositorV1_1786330858781.jpg?v=1786747228"},{"product_id":"title-page-for-annales-sacri-volume-ii-theodoor-galle","title":"Title Page for Annales Sacri, Volume II - Theodoor Galle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1620 Baroque engraving by Theodoor Galle, featuring an architectural title page design with classical figures and symbolic iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Theodoor Galle serves as the title page for the second volume of 'Annales Sacri', a historical work by Augustinus Torniello published in Antwerp in 1620. The composition follows the tradition of the architectural title page, a common feature in seventeenth-century European book production. Galle organises the visual space into a structured framework that mimics a classical monument, complete with pedestals, columns, and a pediment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre, the Latin text provides the bibliographic details of the publication. Flanking this central block are two figures: Moses, holding the tablets of the Law, and a prophet, holding a scroll. These figures represent the Old Testament tradition, providing a theological context for the historical text. Above the central panel, a cartouche features a globe surrounded by celestial elements, supported by two putti. One putto holds a flaming torch, while the other carries a palm branch, symbols of divine light and peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the main text, a smaller horizontal panel depicts a scene of religious significance, framed by the Latin inscriptions 'Ecclesiae Exaltatio' and 'Synagogae Interitus'. The entire design is executed with the precision characteristic of the Antwerp school of engraving, which was closely associated with the Plantin Press. The line work is fine and controlled, creating a sense of depth through hatching and cross-hatching. This print demonstrates the technical mastery of the period, where the engraver functioned as both a craftsman and an illustrator, translating complex theological concepts into a formal, balanced visual language suitable for a scholarly publication.\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":"Theodoor Galle","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479135654223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479135719759,"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":58479135818063,"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":58479135850831,"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":58479135916367,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Title-Page-for-Annales-Sacri-Volume-II_Poster_CompositorV1_1786331173576.jpg?v=1786747548"},{"product_id":"title-page-for-opticorum-libri-sex-theodoor-galle","title":"Title Page for Opticorum Libri Sex - Theodoor Galle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1613 engraving by Theodoor Galle, featuring allegorical figures and scientific instruments for the title page of Opticorum Libri Sex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Theodoor Galle serves as the title page for Franciscus Aguilonius's seminal work, Opticorum Libri Sex, published in Antwerp in 1613. The composition is structured as an architectural frame, typical of seventeenth-century scientific treatises, which sought to elevate the status of optics through classical iconography. At the centre, a female figure representing Optics sits enthroned, holding a sceptre topped with an eye, a direct reference to the subject matter of the text. She is flanked by an eagle and a peacock, symbols often associated with vision and divine oversight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flanking figures represent Mercury and Minerva, deities associated with intellect, science, and strategic wisdom. Mercury, on the left, holds his caduceus and a severed head, while Minerva, on the right, bears a shield featuring the Gorgon's head. Below the central text block, the composition includes various mathematical and optical instruments, such as a set square and a protractor, which ground the allegorical scene in the practical reality of the scientific inquiry contained within the book. The work was produced at the Officina Plantiniana, a printing house of great repute in Antwerp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalle's technique demonstrates the precision required for scientific illustration during this period. The use of cross-hatching and varied line weights creates a sense of three-dimensional form within the architectural elements. The balance between the mythological figures and the technical instruments reflects the period's synthesis of classical learning and empirical observation. This print provides a window into the intellectual climate of the early seventeenth century, where the study of light and vision was considered a pursuit of both mathematical rigour and philosophical depth.\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":"Theodoor Galle","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479141192015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479141257551,"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":58479141355855,"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":58479141388623,"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":58479141454159,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Title-Page-for-Opticorum-Libri-Sex_Poster_CompositorV1_1786331331589.jpg?v=1786747745"},{"product_id":"title-page-for-l-annaei-senecae-philosophi-opera-theodoor-galle","title":"Title Page for L. Annaei Senecae Philosophi Opera - Theodoor Galle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1615 architectural engraving by Theodoor Galle, featuring classical figures and Stoic philosophers for the works of Seneca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Theodoor Galle serves as the title page for the 1615 edition of the works of Seneca the Younger, published by the Officina Plantiniana in Antwerp. Galle, a member of a prominent family of engravers and print publishers, demonstrates the technical precision characteristic of the Flemish Baroque period. The composition is structured as an elaborate architectural facade, a common device in seventeenth-century book design to lend authority and gravity to the text contained within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central panel, reserved for the title and publication details, is flanked by figures of Zeno and Cleanthes, two foundational Stoic philosophers. Above the central text, three oval medallions feature busts of Hercules, Pallas Athena, and Ulysses, representing strength, wisdom, and endurance. At the base, a further pair of medallions depicts Seneca and Epictetus, while a central cartouche illustrates the allegorical figures of Honos and Virtus. The use of classical iconography aligns with the intellectual climate of the time, where the study of ancient philosophy was central to humanist education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalle employs a rigorous system of hatching and cross-hatching to define the architectural elements, such as the columns and the entablature, creating a sense of three-dimensional depth. The figures are rendered with careful attention to drapery and anatomical proportion, reflecting the influence of contemporary painting styles. This print is not merely a functional frontispiece but a sophisticated visual argument for the moral and intellectual weight of the writings of Seneca. It provides a window into the collaborative nature of early modern publishing, where printers, scholars, and engravers worked in concert to produce volumes that were as visually impressive as they were textually significant.\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":"Theodoor Galle","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479147385167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479147450703,"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":58479147549007,"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":58479147581775,"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":58479147647311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Title-Page-for-L_Poster_CompositorV1_1786331557537.jpg?v=1786748066"},{"product_id":"title-page-for-pentateuchus-moysis-commentario-illustratus-theodoor-galle","title":"Title Page for Pentateuchus Moysis Commentario Illustratus - Theodoor Galle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1625 engraving by Theodoor Galle, featuring a central typographic panel surrounded by biblical vignettes and ornate scrollwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Theodoor Galle serves as the title page for the 1625 edition of Jacobus Bonfrerius's commentary on the Pentateuch, published by the Officina Plantiniana in Antwerp. The composition follows the conventions of seventeenth-century Flemish book design, where a central typographic panel is surrounded by a series of narrative vignettes. These smaller scenes depict biblical episodes related to the text, including the Garden of Eden, Noah's Ark, and Jacob's Ladder, all framed within elaborate cartouches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalle, a member of a prominent family of engravers and print publishers, demonstrates technical precision in his handling of the burin. The work employs a structured, architectural layout that guides the viewer through the theological themes of the commentary. The surrounding decorative elements, featuring scrollwork and symbolic figures, reflect the aesthetic preferences of the period, balancing the austerity of the printed text with the visual richness of the Counter-Reformation era. The inclusion of Latin inscriptions within the vignettes provides direct links to the scriptural passages discussed by Bonfrerius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a product of the Plantin Press, this print represents the high standard of collaboration between scholars and master engravers in Antwerp. The work is not merely a functional frontispiece, but a visual summary of the theological arguments contained within the volume. The clarity of the line work and the balanced distribution of the vignettes ensure that the complex iconography remains legible despite the density of the information presented. This piece offers a glimpse into the intersection of religious scholarship and print culture in the early seventeenth century, capturing the meticulous attention to detail characteristic of the Flemish school of engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/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":"Theodoor Galle","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479236481359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479236546895,"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":58479236645199,"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":58479236677967,"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":58479236743503,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Title-Page-for-Pentateuchus-Moysis-Commentario-Illustratus_Poster_CompositorV1_1786331886239.jpg?v=1786748476"},{"product_id":"stierenjacht-bull-hunt-theodoor-galle","title":"Stierenjacht (Bull Hunt) - Theodoor Galle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Theodoor Galle depicting a dynamic bull hunt in a wooded setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Theodoor Galle depicts a dynamic bull hunt set within a dense, wooded environment. As a member of the prominent Galle family of engravers in Antwerp, Theodoor was instrumental in the production of high-quality prints that circulated throughout Europe. The composition follows the conventions of early seventeenth-century printmaking, where the action is spread across a horizontal plane to allow for multiple narrative elements to occur simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, a bull is pursued by hounds and hunters armed with spears and shields. The figures are rendered with precise, controlled lines, a hallmark of the burin technique used in copperplate engraving. The artist employs cross-hatching to create depth and shadow, particularly within the foliage and the musculature of the animals. The background features a secondary group of hunters on horseback, suggesting a wider, more complex pursuit. The inclusion of Latin text at the base of the image provides a classical framing for the scene, typical of the period's interest in humanistic themes and the depiction of man's dominance over the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work reflects the technical rigour of the Flemish school, where the clarity of the line is prioritised over atmospheric effects. The trees frame the action, creating a sense of enclosure that draws the viewer into the centre of the hunt. This print serves as an example of the commercial and artistic output of the Galle workshop, which provided visual material for a wide audience of collectors and scholars. The balance between the chaotic movement of the hunt and the structured, rhythmic application of the engraving lines demonstrates the technical mastery required for such detailed work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-descent-of-the-holy-spirit-cornelis-cort\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Descent of the Holy Spirit - Cornelis Cort — Cornelis Cort\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/christ-taking-leave-of-his-mother-marcantonio-raimondi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eChrist Taking Leave of His Mother - Marcantonio Raimondi — Marcantonio Raimondi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Theodoor Galle","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479245885775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479245951311,"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":58479246049615,"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":58479246082383,"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":58479246147919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Stierenjacht-Bull-Hunt-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786332246652.jpg?v=1786748689"},{"product_id":"hazenjacht-hare-hunt-theodoor-galle","title":"Hazenjacht (Hare Hunt) - Theodoor Galle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Theodoor Galle depicting a dynamic hare hunt across a panoramic Flemish landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Theodoor Galle depicts a dynamic hare hunt, a subject frequently explored in Flemish printmaking during the early seventeenth century. The composition is elongated, typical of the period's interest in panoramic views, and features a series of figures on horseback accompanied by hounds in pursuit of their quarry. The scene unfolds across a rolling terrain, with trees framing the action and providing a sense of depth to the rural setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalle, a member of the prominent Antwerp-based Galle family of engravers, demonstrates a precise approach to line work. The figures are rendered with the characteristic attention to costume and movement found in Northern Mannerist prints. The inclusion of Latin text at the base of the image provides a classical framing for the scene, suggesting that such works were intended for an educated audience interested in both the technical skill of the engraver and the thematic traditions of the hunt. The print captures the kinetic energy of the chase, with the hounds and horses positioned to guide the viewer's eye across the width of the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work reflects the broader interest in secular subjects that gained traction in the Low Countries during this era. By focusing on the mechanics of the hunt, Galle provides a detailed observation of contemporary sporting practices. The balance between the human participants and the natural environment is carefully maintained, with the etching technique allowing for fine detail in the foliage and the textures of the animals. This piece is a representative example of the high-quality reproductive prints produced in Antwerp, which were distributed across Europe to satisfy the demand for narrative and descriptive imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/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\/dancer-looking-at-the-sole-of-her-right-foot-edgar-degas\" 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;\"\u003eDancer Looking at the Sole of her Right Foot - Edgar Degas — Edgar Degas\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Theodoor Galle","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479329345871,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479329411407,"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":58479329509711,"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":58479329542479,"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":58479329608015,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Hazenjacht-Hare-Hunt-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786333688784.jpg?v=1786750466"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/collections\/theodoor-galle.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}