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The scene is framed within a circular border, typical of the period's printmaking conventions, and is accompanied by Latin text that provides context for the biblical narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Jode, a prominent cartographer and printmaker based in Antwerp, utilised the technical precision of the Northern Renaissance tradition to render this supernatural event. The line work is controlled and deliberate, creating a clear distinction between the ethereal, glowing form of the angel and the more grounded, human figure of the observer. The surrounding clouds and the atmospheric treatment of the sea demonstrate the artist's ability to balance symbolic representation with physical form. The decorative corners of the print add a structural element that contains the visionary subject matter, grounding the scene within the aesthetic framework of sixteenth-century European print culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects the period's fascination with apocalyptic imagery and the dissemination of religious narratives through small-scale, portable prints. By translating complex theological visions into a graphic medium, de Jode made such narratives accessible to a wider audience. The print remains a clear example of the technical skill and iconographic rigour present in the Antwerp school of printmaking during the late sixteenth century. The inclusion of Latin verse at the base of the image serves to guide the viewer through the specific biblical passage, ensuring the theological intent remains clear alongside the visual representation.\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\/raising-of-the-cross-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;\"\u003eRaising of the Cross - Albrecht Altdorfer — Albrecht Altdorfer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-martyrdom-of-saint-catherine-of-alexandria-albrecht-durer\" 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 Martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gerard de Jode","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415192834383,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415211741519,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415211774287,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415211807055,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58415211839823,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415211872591,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415211905359,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58415211938127,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415211970895,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415212003663,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58415212036431,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Engel-met-gezicht-als-de-zon-en-benen-als-zuilen-van-vuur_Poster_CompositorV1_1786132027802.jpg?v=1786132093","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/engel-met-gezicht-als-de-zon-en-benen-als-zuilen-van-vuur-gerard-de-jode","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}