{"product_id":"portret-van-titus-livius-giovanni-andrea-vavassore","title":"Portret van Titus Livius - Giovanni Andrea Vavassore","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut portrait of the Roman historian Titus Livius, featuring architectural framing and subtle hand-applied colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Giovanni Andrea Vavassore, active in Venice during the sixteenth century, depicts the Roman historian Titus Livius. The work belongs to a period when printmakers frequently produced portraits of classical figures to accompany humanist texts and historical editions. Vavassore, known for his prolific output as a cartographer and publisher, employs a clear, graphic style typical of Venetian woodcut traditions of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features Livius framed within an architectural arch, a common device in Renaissance portraiture to provide depth and focus. The figure is shown in a half-length pose, wearing a period-appropriate cap and tunic. His right hand rests upon a book, while his left hand is raised in a gesture of discourse or contemplation. The inclusion of the Latin inscription, VERA TITI LIVII EFFIGIES, confirms the subject as the celebrated author of Ab Urbe Condita.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print exhibits the characteristic linear quality of the woodcut medium. Vavassore uses hatching to define the contours of the face and the folds of the garments, creating a sense of volume despite the inherent flatness of the technique. The addition of subtle hand-applied colour, particularly the pale green tones within the architectural elements and the floral motifs, provides a decorative quality to the otherwise stark black-and-white lines. This piece offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the Italian Renaissance, where the dissemination of classical knowledge was supported by the accessibility of printed images. The work is a fine example of how sixteenth-century printers combined technical skill with the intellectual interests of their time, creating accessible portraits that brought historical figures into the homes of scholars and collectors.\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-paul-skalich-bernhard-jobin\" 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 Paul Skalich by Bernhard Jobin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portret-van-erasmus-veit-rudolf-specklin\" 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;\"\u003ePortret van Erasmus by Veit Rudolf Specklin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giovanni Andrea Vavassore","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147391140175,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59184592585039,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59184592617807,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59184592650575,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59184592683343,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59184592716111,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59184592748879,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59184592781647,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59184592814415,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59184592847183,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59184592879951,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59184592912719,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-Titus-Livius_Poster_CompositorV1_1792110751073.jpg?v=1792375546","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/portret-van-titus-livius-giovanni-andrea-vavassore","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}