{"product_id":"carolus-scribanus-paulus-pontius","title":"Carolus Scribanus - Paulus Pontius","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Paulus Pontius, depicting the Jesuit theologian Carolus Scribanus after a painting by Anthony van Dyck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Paulus Pontius depicts the Jesuit theologian Carolus Scribanus. The work is based on an original painting by Anthony van Dyck, a frequent collaborator of Pontius. The portrait captures the subject in a three-quarter view, dressed in the traditional habit of his order. His hand rests upon a book, while a crucifix stands to his left, grounding the composition in the religious context of his life and work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePontius demonstrates technical precision in his handling of the burin. The cross-hatching and varied line weights create a sense of volume in the heavy fabric of the cloak and the subtle modelling of the face. The background, featuring a column and a glimpse of sky, provides a sense of space without distracting from the sitter. The inscription at the base identifies the subject and notes his death in 1629 at the age of 69, providing a clear historical anchor for the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a master of the reproductive print, Pontius was instrumental in disseminating the compositions of the Flemish masters across Europe. His ability to translate the painterly qualities of Van Dyck into the linear language of engraving is evident here. The print reflects the formal portraiture conventions of the seventeenth century, where the sitter's intellectual and spiritual identity is communicated through symbolic objects and a composed, dignified posture. This piece offers a clear example of the collaborative relationship between painter and engraver that defined the visual culture of the period.\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=\"\/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=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" 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;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paulus Pontius","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58442749608271,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58442764124495,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58442764157263,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58442764190031,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58442764222799,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58442764255567,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58442764288335,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58442764321103,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58442764353871,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58442764386639,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58442764419407,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58442764452175,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Carolus-Scribanus_Poster_CompositorV1_1786211314502.jpg?v=1786400378","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/carolus-scribanus-paulus-pontius","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}