{"product_id":"princess-of-orange-georg-friedrich-schmidt","title":"Princess of Orange - Georg Friedrich Schmidt","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined 1757 etching by Georg Friedrich Schmidt, depicting the Princess of Orange in a classic portrait style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print reproduces the 1757 etching by Georg Friedrich Schmidt, a German printmaker who achieved considerable success in the eighteenth century. The work depicts a woman of noble status, identified as the Princess of Orange. Schmidt was known for his technical precision and his ability to translate the tonal qualities of oil paintings into the medium of printmaking. In this instance, he worked after a composition by Rembrandt, a common practice for printmakers of the era who sought to disseminate the works of earlier masters to a wider audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe portrait captures the subject in a three-quarter view, her gaze directed towards the viewer with a calm, composed expression. She wears a dark, fur-trimmed mantle over a delicate, pleated lace collar. Her hair is adorned with a fine headpiece, and small earrings catch the light. Schmidt employs a variety of hatching techniques to define the textures of the fur, the softness of the lace, and the subtle contours of the face. The background remains relatively simple, allowing the focus to remain entirely on the sitter. The inscription in the upper right corner, 'Rembrandt pinx. G.F. Schmidt fec. 1757', acknowledges the original painter and the printmaker's own contribution to the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship expected of eighteenth-century reproductive engraving. The lines are controlled and deliberate, creating a sense of volume and depth that mimics the original painted surface. It provides an excellent example of how historical portraiture was preserved and shared through the medium of print. The work is presented here with the same attention to detail, ensuring the nuances of Schmidt's original plate are captured for a contemporary collection.\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\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" 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;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fountain-of-venus-francois-boucher\" 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;\"\u003eFountain of Venus - François Boucher — François Boucher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Georg Friedrich Schmidt","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58472308506959,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58472329773391,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58472329806159,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58472329838927,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58472329871695,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58472329904463,"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":58472329937231,"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":58472329969999,"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":58472330002767,"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":58472330035535,"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":58472330068303,"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":58472330101071,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Princess-of-Orange_Poster_CompositorV1_1786291001303.jpg?v=1786667843","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/princess-of-orange-georg-friedrich-schmidt","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}