{"product_id":"horatius-cocles-hendrick-goltzius","title":"Horatius Cocles - Hendrick Goltzius","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1586 engraving by Hendrick Goltzius depicting the Roman hero Horatius Cocles in a dynamic, muscular style characteristic of Northern Mannerism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Hendrick Goltzius depicts the Roman hero Horatius Cocles, a figure from early Roman history known for his defence of the Sublician Bridge against the Etruscan army. Goltzius, a master of the burin, employs a highly muscular, exaggerated anatomical style typical of the Northern Mannerist period. The central figure dominates the composition, rendered with a sense of dynamic movement and tension. His pose is athletic, with limbs extended to convey the physical exertion of his legendary stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the background, a smaller scene shows the bridge itself, providing context to the narrative. The contrast between the monumental, foregrounded hero and the distant, smaller-scale action creates a sense of depth. Goltzius uses varied line weights to define the musculature, drapery, and the rugged terrain. The hatching techniques demonstrate his technical command, allowing for subtle transitions in tone despite the monochromatic medium. The print includes Latin text at the bottom, which identifies the subject and provides a brief summary of the heroic act. This work is part of a series focusing on Roman heroes, reflecting the period's interest in classical themes and the display of human form through printmaking. The attention to detail in the armour, the helmet, and the facial expression of the hero demonstrates the precision that defined Goltzius's output during his career in Haarlem. The composition balances the heroic scale of the protagonist with the narrative requirements of the historical event, resulting in a clear visual account of the myth.\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\/sibylla-erythraea-giorgio-ghisi\" 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;\"\u003eSibylla Erythraea - Giorgio Ghisi — Giorgio Ghisi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-harmony-of-the-spheres-agostino-carracci\" 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;\"\u003eThe Harmony of the Spheres - Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hendrik Goltzius","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58566656098639,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58566802211151,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58566802243919,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58566802276687,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58566802309455,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58566802342223,"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":58566802374991,"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":58566802407759,"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":58566802440527,"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":58566802473295,"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":58566802506063,"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":58566802538831,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Horatius-Cocles_Poster_CompositorV1_1787690125946.jpg?v=1787692764","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/horatius-cocles-hendrick-goltzius","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}