{"product_id":"roman-charity-zacharias-dolendo","title":"Roman Charity - Zacharias Dolendo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed engraving by Zacharias Dolendo depicting the classical Roman Charity narrative, capturing a moment of filial devotion within a prison setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Zacharias Dolendo depicts the classical subject of Roman Charity, known in Latin as Caritas Romana. The narrative concerns a daughter, Pero, who visits her imprisoned and starving father, Cimon, to provide him with sustenance through breastfeeding. This moralising tale, recorded by Valerius Maximus, became a popular theme in European art during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, often used to explore themes of filial piety and sacrifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDolendo employs the precise, controlled line work characteristic of late sixteenth-century Dutch printmaking. The composition is structured within a vaulted prison interior, where the architectural elements provide a sense of depth and confinement. The figures are rendered with careful attention to the folds of their garments and the textures of the stone surroundings. A guard stands in the background, his presence adding a layer of tension to the intimate scene. The use of cross-hatching creates subtle gradations of shadow, defining the forms of the figures against the starker architecture of the cell. The inclusion of chains and shackles on the floor serves as a reminder of the father's plight, while the daughter's posture conveys a sense of quiet determination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a practitioner of the Northern Mannerist style, Dolendo demonstrates a technical proficiency in the medium of engraving. His work reflects the period's interest in classical history and the human condition, presented through a lens of dramatic storytelling. The print captures a moment of quiet desperation and devotion, balanced by the rigid geometry of the prison environment. This piece offers a clear example of how classical literature was interpreted and visualised by Dutch artists of the era, focusing on the emotional weight of the narrative rather than purely decorative concerns.\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\/saint-judas-thadeus-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;\"\u003eSaint Judas Thadeus - Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-descent-of-the-holy-spirit-cornelis-cort\" 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 Descent of the Holy Spirit - Cornelis Cort — Cornelis Cort\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zacharias Dolendo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601839788367,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601886646607,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601886679375,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58601886712143,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58601886744911,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58601886777679,"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":58601886810447,"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":58601886843215,"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":58601886875983,"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":58601886908751,"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":58601886941519,"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":58601886974287,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Roman-Charity_Poster_CompositorV1_1788052317090.jpg?v=1788052642","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/roman-charity-zacharias-dolendo","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}