{"product_id":"pan-and-syrinx-hendrick-goltzius","title":"Pan and Syrinx - Hendrick Goltzius","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed engraving by Hendrick Goltzius depicting the mythological pursuit of the nymph Syrinx by the god Pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Hendrick Goltzius depicts the classical myth of Pan and Syrinx, a narrative drawn from Ovid's Metamorphoses. The composition captures the moment of pursuit, where the nymph Syrinx flees from the amorous god Pan, seeking refuge near the river Ladon. Goltzius employs his characteristic technical precision to render the figures and the surrounding reeds, which are central to the transformation that follows in the myth. The musculature of Pan is rendered with a sense of tension, while the figure of Syrinx conveys a dynamic sense of motion and distress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, a river deity reclines, observing the scene with a sense of detachment. The background includes smaller figures, providing a sense of scale and narrative continuity. Goltzius was a master of the burin, and his ability to create varied textures through hatching and cross-hatching is evident here. The lines define the anatomy of the figures and the organic forms of the vegetation with equal clarity. The inclusion of Latin text at the base of the print provides the classical context for the scene, a common practice in print series of the late sixteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects the Northern Mannerist interest in complex poses and mythological subjects. The figures exhibit the elongated proportions and sophisticated artifice associated with the period. Goltzius, who was based in Haarlem, was instrumental in disseminating these stylistic traits across Europe through his prolific output of prints. This specific engraving demonstrates his command over light and shadow, using the white of the paper to suggest volume and form within the dense, linear environment of the riverbank.\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-last-judgment-plate-i-giorgio-ghisi\" 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 Last Judgment, Plate I - Giorgio Ghisi — Giorgio Ghisi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/omnia-vincit-amor-agostino-carracci\" 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;\"\u003eOmnia Vincit Amor - Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hendrik Goltzius","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58567926939983,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58567930216783,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58567930249551,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58567930282319,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58567930315087,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58567930347855,"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":58567930380623,"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":58567930413391,"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":58567930446159,"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":58567930478927,"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":58567930511695,"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":58567930544463,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Pan-and-Syrinx_Poster_CompositorV1_1787712145063.jpg?v=1787712306","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/pan-and-syrinx-hendrick-goltzius","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}