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This specific work reproduces an original composition by the Italian Renaissance master Bernardino Luini, which resides in the Alte Pinakothek in Munich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows a traditional triangular arrangement, common in religious art of the period. The Virgin Mary sits to the left, cradling the infant Jesus, who reaches towards a scroll held by Saint John the Baptist. Saint Catherine stands centrally, her gaze directed outward, providing a calm anchor to the interaction between the figures. The background features a subtle landscape, typical of the period, which provides depth without distracting from the primary subjects. A small putto is visible at the top, adding a decorative element to the upper register of the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanfstaengl’s mastery of tone is evident in the subtle transitions between light and shadow, particularly in the rendering of the drapery and the soft features of the figures. The lithographic process allows for a range of greys that mimic the sfumato technique often associated with the school of Leonardo da Vinci, to which Luini belonged. The print includes the original German title, 'Maria mit dem Kinde, Katharina, und Johannes der Taufer', along with details regarding the original painting's location in the Royal Gallery in Dresden. This print offers a clear view into the nineteenth-century practice of disseminating masterworks through high-quality reproductive prints, allowing audiences beyond the museum walls to engage with classical religious iconography.\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\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" 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;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mirror-no-2-max-weber\" 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;\"\u003eMirror, No. 2 - Max Weber — Max Weber\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Franz Hanfstaengl","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58442781983055,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58442794893647,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58442794926415,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58442794959183,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58442794991951,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58442795024719,"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":58442795057487,"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":58442795090255,"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":58442795123023,"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":58442795155791,"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":58442795188559,"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":58442795221327,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Mary-with-the-Child-Saint-Catherine-and-John-the-Baptist_Poster_CompositorV1_1786211888801.jpg?v=1786401579","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/mary-with-the-child-saint-catherine-and-john-the-baptist-franz-hanfstaengl","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}