{"product_id":"christuskind-als-salvator-mundi-cornelis-schut-i","title":"Christuskind als Salvator Mundi - Cornelis Schut (I)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate Baroque etching by Cornelis Schut (I) depicting the Christ Child as Salvator Mundi, rendered with expressive line work and religious symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by the Flemish artist Cornelis Schut (I) depicts the Christ Child in the role of Salvator Mundi, or Saviour of the World. Schut, a contemporary of Peter Paul Rubens, was active in Antwerp and Rome, and his work often reflects the dramatic energy and fluid line work characteristic of the Baroque period. In this composition, the infant Christ stands atop a cloud formation populated by cherubic heads, a common motif in religious iconography of the seventeenth century. He holds the orb, surmounted by a cross, in his left hand, while his right hand is raised in a gesture of blessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe etching demonstrates Schut's technical proficiency with the needle. He employs varied hatching techniques to create volume and shadow, particularly within the folds of the drapery and the soft contours of the child's form. The background is suggested through light, radiating lines that imply a divine light source, drawing the viewer's eye toward the central figure. The composition is balanced and clear, focusing on the theological significance of the subject while maintaining a sense of movement through the loose, expressive quality of the lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchut was a prolific draughtsman and printmaker, and his etchings were often used to disseminate religious themes to a wider audience. This particular work captures the blend of human tenderness and divine authority that defined the Salvator Mundi iconography. The presence of the cherubs at the base provides a grounding element, reinforcing the celestial setting. As a museum-grade fine art print, this piece offers a clear view into the stylistic preferences of the Flemish Baroque, where religious devotion met a highly developed sense of graphic design and anatomical observation.\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\/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":"Cornelis Schut (I)","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58579220824399,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58579240223055,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58579240255823,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58579240288591,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58579240321359,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58579240354127,"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":58579240386895,"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":58579240419663,"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":58579240452431,"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":58579240485199,"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":58579240517967,"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":58579240550735,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Christuskind-als-Salvator-Mundi_Poster_CompositorV1_1787834658825.jpg?v=1787835126","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/christuskind-als-salvator-mundi-cornelis-schut-i","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}