{"product_id":"the-conjurer-theodor-de-bry","title":"The Conjurer - Theodor de Bry","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century engraving depicting a Native American conjurer, originally published in 1590 as part of a report on the Virginia colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving, titled The Conjurer, originates from the influential publication 'A Briefe and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia', published in 1590. Theodor de Bry, a Flemish engraver and publisher, produced this work based on the original watercolour observations of John White, who accompanied the 1585 expedition to Roanoke Island. The image depicts a Native American medicine man, or conjurer, in a dynamic, mid-stride pose. He wears a skin garment and a bird skin headpiece, with his arms raised in a gesture that suggests ritualistic movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background provides a broader view of the environment, featuring a river, canoes, and figures engaged in hunting and fishing. De Bry utilised the European artistic conventions of the late sixteenth century to interpret these observations, resulting in a stylised representation of indigenous life. The engraving technique employs precise, parallel hatching to define the musculature of the figure and the textures of the natural surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print is a significant example of early European attempts to document the cultures of the Americas. While the visual language reflects the aesthetic priorities of the Renaissance, it remains a primary source for understanding the colonial perspective on indigenous practices during the late sixteenth century. The composition balances the central figure with the expansive, detailed background, creating a narrative scene that captures both the individual and his environment. As a museum-grade reproduction, this print preserves the fine line work and tonal variations of the original copperplate engraving, offering a clear view of the historical documentation process.\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\/mythological-scene-metamorphoses-of-amymone-andrea-mantegna\" 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;\"\u003eMythological Scene, Metamorphoses of Amymone - Andrea Mantegna — Andrea Mantegna\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/shepherd-and-old-warrior-domenico-campagnola\" 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;\"\u003eShepherd and Old Warrior - Domenico Campagnola — Domenico Campagnola\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":58464212910415,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58464212975951,"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":58464213074255,"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":58464213107023,"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":58464213172559,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Conjurer_Poster_CompositorV1_1786274168509.jpg?v=1786582482","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/the-conjurer-theodor-de-bry","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}