{"product_id":"jupiter-and-callisto-benoit-louis-henriquez","title":"Jupiter and Callisto - Benoit Louis Henriquez","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine Neoclassical engraving by Benoit Louis Henriquez depicting the mythological encounter between Jupiter and Callisto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Benoit Louis Henriquez depicts a scene from Ovid's Metamorphoses, specifically the moment Jupiter approaches the nymph Callisto while disguised as the goddess Diana. The composition is contained within a circular frame, a common format for eighteenth-century French prints. Henriquez, a skilled engraver, translates the painterly qualities of the original design into a monochromatic medium through precise hatching and cross-hatching techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are rendered with the anatomical clarity associated with the Neoclassical period. Jupiter, in his guise, leans towards Callisto, who looks up with an expression of recognition or surprise. To the left, the eagle, a traditional attribute of Jupiter, serves as a subtle indicator of the god's true identity. The background features a wooded setting, providing a sense of depth and atmosphere through varied line density. The drapery of the figures is handled with attention to the fall of fabric, creating a sense of volume and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHenriquez was active in Paris during a period when reproductive printmaking was a primary method for disseminating compositions by contemporary painters. This work demonstrates the technical rigour required to capture the nuances of light and shadow without the use of colour. The inscription at the base indicates the print was registered at the Bibliothèque Nationale, reflecting the formal distribution channels of the era. The print remains a record of the period's fascination with classical mythology and the technical proficiency of French printmakers in the early nineteenth century.\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\/neo-classical-vases-in-a-landscape-jean-charles-delafosse\" 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;\"\u003eNeo-classical Vases in a Landscape - Jean Charles Delafosse — Jean Charles Delafosse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/treffen-tussen-fielding-en-van-bylandt-simon-fokke\" 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;\"\u003eTreffen tussen Fielding en Van Bylandt - Simon Fokke — Simon Fokke\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benoit Louis Henriquez","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58734249640271,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58734332510543,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58734332543311,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58734332576079,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58734332608847,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58734332641615,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58734332674383,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58734332707151,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58734332739919,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58734332772687,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58734332805455,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58734332838223,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Jupiter-and-Callisto_Poster_CompositorV1_1789030769261.jpg?v=1789031468","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/jupiter-and-callisto-benoit-louis-henriquez","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}