{"product_id":"francisco-de-moncada-raphael-morghen","title":"Francisco de Moncada - Raphael Morghen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful 1793 engraving by Raphael Morghen, depicting the Spanish diplomat Francisco de Moncada on horseback, based on the original painting by Anthony van Dyck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Raphael Morghen depicts Francisco de Moncada, a Spanish diplomat and historian, mounted upon a white horse. The work is a reproduction of the famous oil painting by Anthony van Dyck, which captures the subject in full armour. Morghen, a master of the burin, translates the painterly textures of the original canvas into a precise system of lines and cross-hatching. The print demonstrates the technical rigour of late eighteenth-century Italian printmaking, where the goal was to replicate the tonal range and atmospheric qualities of Baroque portraiture through monochrome ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrancisco de Moncada is shown in a three-quarter view, his posture conveying authority and military readiness. The horse, rendered with careful attention to its musculature and flowing mane, occupies the centre of the composition. Behind the rider, a dense tree provides a dark, vertical anchor, while the background opens into a distant, hazy horizon. This contrast between the foreground figures and the atmospheric distance is a hallmark of the original Van Dyck composition, which Morghen preserves with fidelity. The lower portion of the print features a detailed Latin inscription, complete with a coat of arms, which identifies the subject and the patron. This inclusion of heraldry and formal text is typical of high-status reproductive prints from the period, intended for scholarly collections and aristocratic libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorghen was highly regarded during his lifetime for his ability to interpret the works of Old Masters. His approach to this engraving avoids excessive stylisation, opting instead for a balanced application of line that respects the original composition. The result is a clear, readable image that functions both as a historical record of the sitter and as a demonstration of the engraver's skill in handling complex textures, such as the reflective surface of the metal armour and the soft, organic quality of the horse's coat.\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\/portret-van-louis-perreau-du-magne-ambroise-tardieu\" 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;\"\u003ePortret van Louis Perreau du Magné - Ambroise Tardieu — Ambroise Tardieu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/jeremiah-after-michelangelo-domenico-cunego\" 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;\"\u003eJeremiah (After Michelangelo) - Domenico Cunego — Domenico Cunego\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Raphael Morghen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58493683302735,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58493683368271,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58493683466575,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58493683499343,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58493683564879,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Francisco-de-Moncada_Poster_CompositorV1_1786412093944.jpg?v=1786947669","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/francisco-de-moncada-raphael-morghen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}