{"product_id":"infant-christ-and-saint-john-guido-reni","title":"Infant Christ and Saint John - Guido Reni","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn etching by Guido Reni depicting the infant Christ and Saint John the Baptist in a pastoral setting. The work showcases Reni's skill in translating his painterly style into the graphic medium of etching.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis etching by Guido Reni (1575-1642) depicts the infant Christ and Saint John the Baptist in a pastoral setting. Reni, a prominent painter of the Bolognese School, was known for his classicising style and religious subjects. This work showcases his skill in translating his painterly style into the graphic medium of etching. The composition features the two young figures interacting playfully, with Christ reaching out to touch John's face. John holds a staff with a banner, a common attribute. A lamb, symbolising Christ's future sacrifice, grazes nearby. In the background, other figures are faintly visible, adding depth to the scene. The etching is characterised by its delicate lines and subtle shading, creating a soft, ethereal atmosphere. Reni's mastery of line work is evident in the detailed rendering of the figures and the surrounding foliage. The print captures a moment of innocence and tenderness, reflecting the artist's devout religious beliefs and his ability to convey emotion through his art. The work exemplifies the Baroque interest in dynamic composition and emotional expression, tempered by a classical sense of harmony and balance.\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":"Guido Reni","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57736949432655,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57736951103823,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57736951136591,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57736951169359,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57736951202127,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Infant-Christ-and-Saint-John_Poster_CompositorV1_1779236165387.jpg?v=1779236542","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/infant-christ-and-saint-john-guido-reni","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}