{"product_id":"incatenatore-di-corone-simon-guillain","title":"Incatenatore di Corone - Simon Guillain","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seventeenth-century etching by Simon Guillain depicting a rosary maker at work, captured with precise line work and historical detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Simon Guillain, titled Incatenatore di Corone, originates from a series documenting the street vendors and tradespeople of seventeenth-century Bologna. Guillain, a French sculptor and printmaker, produced these works during his time in Italy. The image depicts a man engaged in the production of rosaries, a common sight in the religious centres of the period. He is shown with a collection of beads draped across his chest, his hands occupied with the assembly of the devotional items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is straightforward, focusing on the figure against a simple architectural backdrop. Guillain employs a clear, linear style, using hatching to define the folds of the man's clothing and the texture of the brick wall behind him. The figure stands in a relaxed posture, providing a glimpse into the daily life of a working-class artisan. The print serves as a historical record of the social fabric and economic activities of the time, capturing the specific attire and tools associated with this trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Guillain demonstrates a precise control of the etching needle, creating a balance between the subject and the surrounding space. The work lacks unnecessary ornamentation, allowing the viewer to focus on the individual and his craft. This piece is part of a larger collection that provides insight into the diverse occupations found in the urban environments of the Baroque era. The clarity of the lines and the observational quality of the drawing reflect the artist's background in sculpture, where form and structure are paramount. This print is an example of the documentary interest that artists of the seventeenth century held for the common people and their varied livelihoods.\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":"Simon Guillain","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502096257359,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502117425487,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502117458255,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502117491023,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502117523791,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502117556559,"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":58502117589327,"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":58502117622095,"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":58502117654863,"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":58502117687631,"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":58502117720399,"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":58502117753167,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Incatenatore-di-Corone_Poster_CompositorV1_1786419845644.jpg?v=1787011984","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/incatenatore-di-corone-simon-guillain","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}