{"product_id":"portret-van-muzio-attendolo-sforza-lucas-vorsterman-i","title":"Portret van Muzio Attendolo Sforza - Lucas Vorsterman (I)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Lucas Vorsterman (I) depicting the Italian condottiero Muzio Attendolo Sforza, based on a design by Peter Paul Rubens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Lucas Vorsterman (I) depicts the Italian condottiero Muzio Attendolo Sforza. Vorsterman, a skilled Flemish printmaker, worked closely with Peter Paul Rubens, whose influence is evident in the technical precision and dramatic modelling of this portrait. The work is based on a painting by Rubens, as indicated by the inscription 'Pet. Paul Rubens pinxit' at the base of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is contained within a hexagonal frame, a common device in seventeenth-century portrait series. The subject is shown in profile, wearing a distinctive cap and a patterned tunic. Vorsterman employs a sophisticated system of hatching and cross-hatching to define the contours of the face and the texture of the garments. The background within the frame features fine horizontal lines, which create a subtle depth and focus the viewer's attention on the subject's features. The inscription below the portrait identifies the figure as 'Mutius Attendulus, cognomento Sfortia', providing historical context for the sitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVorsterman was known for his ability to translate the painterly qualities of Rubens into the medium of engraving. His work demonstrates a high degree of control over the burin, resulting in clean lines and clear tonal transitions. This print is a fine example of the collaborative nature of the Flemish print trade during the Baroque period, where artists and engravers worked in tandem to disseminate portraits of historical figures. The print retains a sense of classical restraint, typical of the period's approach to historical portraiture. It is a study in line and form, capturing the character of the subject through careful observation and technical mastery.\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-lucas-vorsterman-i-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 Lucas Vorsterman I by Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/antonius-cornelissen-lucas-vorsterman-i\" 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;\"\u003eAntonius Cornelissen by Lucas Vorsterman I\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lucas-vorsterman-the-elder\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLucas Vorsterman the Elder artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lucas Vorsterman the Elder","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59463200604495,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59463385088335,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59463385121103,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59463385153871,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59463385186639,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59463385219407,"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":59463385252175,"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":59463385284943,"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":59463385317711,"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":59463385350479,"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":59463385383247,"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":59463385416015,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-Muzio-Attendolo-Sforza_Poster_CompositorV1_1792129165503.jpg?v=1794366947","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/portret-van-muzio-attendolo-sforza-lucas-vorsterman-i","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}