{"product_id":"jonuses-bassa-theodor-de-bry","title":"Jonuses Bassa - Theodor de Bry","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed sixteenth-century engraving by Theodor de Bry, featuring a portrait of Jonuses Bassa within an ornate, floral-decorated frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Theodor de Bry depicts Jonuses Bassa, a figure associated with the Ottoman court. The work is part of a series of portraits documenting historical figures of the era. De Bry, a Flemish engraver and publisher, was known for his technical precision and his contribution to the dissemination of visual information through print media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe portrait is presented within a circular frame, which is itself contained inside a rectangular border. The subject is shown in profile, wearing a large turban and a patterned garment. The surrounding border is decorated with floral motifs, insects, and small creatures, which reflect the ornamental style common in late sixteenth-century European printmaking. Latin inscriptions are positioned at the top and bottom of the frame, providing context regarding the subject's status and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraving demonstrates the fine line work characteristic of de Bry's output. The contrast between the central portrait and the decorative border creates a balanced composition. The use of hatching and cross-hatching techniques provides depth to the subject's clothing and facial features, while the surrounding decorative elements are rendered with a lighter, more delicate touch. This print offers an example of how European artists of the period visualised figures from the Ottoman Empire, blending portraiture with the conventions of decorative book illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/saint-eustace-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;\"\u003eSaint Eustace - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/james-the-lesser-lucas-van-leyden\" 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;\"\u003eJames the Lesser - Lucas van Leyden — Lucas van Leyden\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Theodor de Bry","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58464193839439,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58464193904975,"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":58464194003279,"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":58464194036047,"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":58464194101583,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Jonuses-Bassa_Poster_CompositorV1_1786273599560.jpg?v=1786581830","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/jonuses-bassa-theodor-de-bry","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}