{"product_id":"saint-simeon-with-the-christ-child-jusepe-de-ribera","title":"Saint Simeon with the Christ Child - Jusepe de Ribera","description":"\u003cp\u003eA portrait by Jusepe de Ribera depicts Saint Simeon holding the Christ Child. The composition is characterised by its dark background, which throws the figures into sharp relief.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJusepe de Ribera, a leading painter and printmaker of the Spanish Baroque period, is known for his dramatic tenebrism and naturalistic depictions of religious and mythological subjects. Born in Spain but active primarily in Naples, Italy, Ribera's style blends Spanish realism with Italian influences. His works often feature strong contrasts of light and shadow, imbuing his figures with a sense of emotional intensity. This painting depicts Saint Simeon holding the Christ Child. Simeon, an elderly man, was promised that he would not die until he had seen the Messiah. The scene captures the moment when Simeon recognises Jesus as the promised saviour. The composition is characterised by its dark background, which throws the figures into sharp relief. Simeon, adorned in a distinctive hat, gazes upwards with an expression of reverence. The Christ Child, swathed in white cloth, appears serene in Simeon's arms. The artist's skill is evident in the rendering of textures, from the wrinkled skin of Simeon to the soft flesh of the infant Christ. The colour palette is restrained, dominated by warm browns and muted reds, which contribute to the painting's solemn mood.\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":"Jusepe de Ribera","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57679683780943,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57681232265551,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57681232298319,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57681232331087,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57681232363855,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-Simeon-with-the-Christ-Child_Poster_CompositorV1_1778637725226.jpg?v=1778651535","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/saint-simeon-with-the-christ-child-jusepe-de-ribera","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}