{"product_id":"saint-matthias-agostino-carracci","title":"Saint Matthias - Agostino Carracci","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn engraving by Agostino Carracci depicting Saint Matthias, showcasing the artist's skill in printmaking and his adherence to classical ideals. The print features precise linework and a balanced composition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Agostino Carracci depicts Saint Matthias, the apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. Carracci, an Italian painter and printmaker, was a significant figure in the development of the Bolognese School of painting, which sought to revive classical ideals in art. He was known for his skill as a draughtsman and printmaker, producing numerous engravings and etchings throughout his career. His prints often served to disseminate the ideas and styles of the Bolognese School to a wider audience. The print shows Saint Matthias standing, holding a book in his left hand and a halberd in his right, the latter being one of his attributed symbols. He is depicted as an elderly man with a long beard, wearing classical robes and a halo. The background features a simple, lightly rendered landscape. The engraving is characterised by its precise linework and attention to detail, typical of Carracci's printmaking style. The use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and volume, while the overall composition is balanced and harmonious.\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-charles-i-of-england-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 Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Agostino Carracci","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57762611233103,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57762611757391,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57762611790159,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57762611822927,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57762611855695,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-Matthias_Poster_CompositorV1_1779500525327.jpg?v=1779503540","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/saint-matthias-agostino-carracci","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}