{"product_id":"the-entombment-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"The Entombment - Lucas Vorsterman I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1628 engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I, depicting the entombment of Christ after a design by Raphael.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print by Lucas Vorsterman I, dated 1628, depicts the entombment of Christ. The composition draws from the work of Raphael, as noted in the Latin inscription at the base of the print. Vorsterman, a skilled engraver who worked closely with Peter Paul Rubens, demonstrates his technical proficiency through the use of varied line weights and cross-hatching to define the figures and the cavernous space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene captures the moment of mourning as the body of Christ is lowered into a stone sarcophagus. The figures are arranged in a tight, sculptural group, their postures conveying the weight and solemnity of the event. The light source, though diffuse, creates clear contrasts across the musculature of Christ and the folds of the garments worn by the surrounding figures. The background remains dark, focusing the viewer's attention on the central action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVorsterman was a significant figure in the seventeenth-century print trade, known for his ability to translate the painterly qualities of masters into the medium of engraving. This work, produced during his time in London, reflects the influence of the Arundel collection, which held many works by Italian masters. The Latin text provides context for the dedication and the source of the design. The print is a clear example of the reproductive engraving tradition, where the engraver acted as a bridge between the original painterly concept and a wider audience of collectors. The precision of the lines and the balance of the composition demonstrate the high standards of the period, where the engraver's skill was measured by their ability to maintain the integrity of the original design while adapting it to the requirements of the copper plate.\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\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" 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;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lucas Vorsterman I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58515097223503,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58515139002703,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58515139035471,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58515139068239,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58515139101007,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58515139133775,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58515139166543,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58515139199311,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58515139232079,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58515139264847,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58515139297615,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Entombment_Poster_CompositorV1_1786461036547.jpg?v=1787138599","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/the-entombment-lucas-vorsterman-i","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}