{"product_id":"portrait-of-bartholomeus-spranger-hendrick-hondius-i","title":"Portrait of Bartholomeus Spranger - Hendrick Hondius (I)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn engraving by Hendrick Hondius (I) depicting the Northern Mannerist painter Bartholomeus Spranger in seventeenth-century attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Hendrick Hondius (I) depicts the painter Bartholomeus Spranger, a figure associated with the court of Emperor Rudolf II in Prague. Hondius, a Dutch printmaker and publisher, produced this portrait as part of his series documenting contemporary artists and scholars. The work captures Spranger in a three-quarter view, wearing a ruff and a fur-trimmed garment, which reflects the fashion of the early seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technical execution demonstrates the precision characteristic of Dutch engraving during this period. Hondius employs a system of cross-hatching and parallel lines to define the contours of the face and the texture of the clothing. The background features a subtle brickwork pattern, a common device in portrait prints of the era to provide a sense of space without distracting from the sitter. The artist's gaze is directed toward the viewer, conveying a sense of direct engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBartholomeus Spranger was a significant practitioner of Northern Mannerism, known for his elongated figures and complex compositions. This portrait serves as a record of his appearance during his later years. The print is inscribed with his name at the base, identifying him as a painter. The clarity of the lines and the controlled tonal range allow for a detailed study of the sitter's features, from the texture of his beard to the folds of his collar. This piece is a representative example of the portrait print tradition in the Netherlands, where such works were collected to celebrate the lives of notable individuals.\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-virtues-castitas-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 Virtues: Castitas - Cornelis Cort — Cornelis Cort\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/boar-hunt-with-sea-turtle-fish-and-bird-adriaen-collaert\" 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;\"\u003eBoar Hunt, with Sea Turtle, Fish, and Bird - Adriaen Collaert — Adriaen Collaert\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hendrick Hondius (I)","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435078717775,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435078783311,"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":58435078881615,"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":58435078914383,"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":58435078979919,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Bartholomeus-Spranger_Poster_CompositorV1_1786195818206.jpg?v=1786319956","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/portrait-of-bartholomeus-spranger-hendrick-hondius-i","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}