{"product_id":"laura-raphael-morghen","title":"Laura - Raphael Morghen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined nineteenth-century engraving by Raphael Morghen, depicting a portrait of Laura, the muse of Petrarch, rendered with precise line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine engraving by Raphael Morghen depicts a woman traditionally identified as Laura, the muse of the poet Petrarch. The composition is based on a historical interpretation of the figure, often associated with the style of Simone Martini. Morghen, a master of the burin, employs precise cross-hatching and delicate line work to render the textures of the subject's veil, the fabric of her bodice, and the soft modelling of her features. The print captures the quiet, contemplative expression characteristic of early Renaissance portraiture, translated through the technical rigour of the nineteenth-century Italian school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject is shown in a half-length pose, her gaze directed slightly away from the viewer. She wears a simple head covering and a necklace with a pendant, elements that suggest a modest, courtly attire. The background is rendered with a dense, uniform texture, which pushes the figure forward and creates a clear separation between the subject and the surrounding space. Below the image, the inscription 'BEATI GLI OCCHI, CHE LA VIDER VIVA' (Blessed are the eyes that saw her alive) references the Petrarchan tradition, linking the visual representation to the literary history of the figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorghen was highly regarded for his ability to translate paintings into the medium of engraving, often working from works held in Italian collections. His approach prioritised clarity of form and a balanced tonal range, avoiding excessive ornamentation in favour of a disciplined, academic finish. This print demonstrates his capacity to maintain the spirit of the original source while applying the systematic techniques of his own era. The work is presented on a clean, wide margin, typical of the period's print culture, allowing the viewer to focus on the technical execution of the portrait.\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\/the-kuli-kuta-dance-niamey-alexandre-jacovleff\" 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 Kuli-Kuta Dance, Niamey - Alexandre Jacovleff — Alexandre Jacovleff\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/keizer-karel-v-ontvangt-de-sleutels-van-de-poorten-en-de-roede-van-justitie-van-utrecht-jacobus-buys\" 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;\"\u003eKeizer Karel V ontvangt de sleutels van de poorten en de roede van justitie van Utrecht - Jacobus Buys — Jacobus Buys\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Raffaello Sanzio Morghen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58501825757519,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58501853348175,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58501853380943,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58501853413711,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58501853446479,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58501853479247,"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":58501853512015,"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":58501853544783,"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":58501853577551,"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":58501853610319,"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":58501853643087,"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":58501853675855,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Laura_Poster_CompositorV1_1786414962624.jpg?v=1787009063","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/laura-raphael-morghen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}