{"product_id":"death-of-the-virgin-andrea-mantegna","title":"Death of the Virgin - Andrea Mantegna","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndrea Mantegna's \"Death of the Virgin\", c. 1461, captures a scene of quiet sorrow in oil on wood. The painting exemplifies the Early Renaissance style through its use of perspective and detailed realism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAndrea Mantegna's \"Death of the Virgin\", painted around 1461, presents a scene of quiet sorrow. The work, executed in oil on wood, exemplifies the Early Renaissance style through its use of perspective and detailed realism. Mantegna (1431-1506) was an Italian painter, a student of Roman archeology, and son-in-law of Jacopo Bellini. He is known for his frescoes and his mastery of perspective. The painting depicts the Virgin Mary lying on her deathbed, surrounded by the Apostles. The composition is carefully arranged, with the figures grouped around the bed in a manner that directs the viewer's eye towards the central subject. The architectural setting, with its classical columns and arches, provides a backdrop that enhances the sense of depth and space. A distant view of a city and waterway is visible through the window, adding another layer to the composition. The colour palette is restrained, with muted tones of red, blue, green, and brown dominating the scene. The figures' expressions convey a sense of grief and contemplation, reflecting the solemnity of the event.\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\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" 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;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andrea Mantegna","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57679073018191,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57679077310799,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57679077343567,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57679077376335,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57679077409103,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Death-of-the-Virgin_Poster_CompositorV1_1778634846803.jpg?v=1778636543","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/death-of-the-virgin-andrea-mantegna","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}