{"product_id":"the-flagellation-giovanni-antonio-da-brescia","title":"The Flagellation - Giovanni Antonio da Brescia","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Renaissance engraving by Giovanni Antonio da Brescia depicting the Flagellation of Christ within a classical architectural setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiovanni Antonio da Brescia, an active engraver in the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries, produced this work during a period when printmaking became a primary vehicle for disseminating classical and religious iconography across Europe. This engraving depicts the biblical scene of the Flagellation of Christ, set within a structured architectural space defined by classical columns. The composition reflects the influence of Mantegna, particularly in the treatment of the figures and the precise, rhythmic hatching used to model form and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central figure of Christ is bound to a column, surrounded by tormentors whose muscular forms and dynamic poses suggest a study of human anatomy common to the period. To the right, a soldier stands in the foreground, his armour rendered with attention to texture and detail. The background features a landscape with clouds, providing a sense of depth that contrasts with the immediate, stage-like setting of the primary action. The artist employs a rigorous system of parallel lines to create volume, a technique that characterises the Northern Italian school of engraving during this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print demonstrates the technical precision required for early metalplate engraving. The lines are clean and deliberate, defining the contours of the figures and the architectural elements with clarity. The work remains a representative example of how Renaissance artists adapted classical motifs to narrative religious subjects. By focusing on the physical tension of the scene, the artist invites the viewer to observe the interaction between the figures and their environment. The print is a study in balance, where the architectural geometry provides a stable frame for the emotional intensity of the event. It offers a clear view into the stylistic priorities of the Italian Renaissance, where human form and classical order were central to artistic production.\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\/the-nativity-giulio-bonasone\" 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 Nativity - Giulio Bonasone — Giulio Bonasone\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/battle-of-the-sea-gods-right-half-of-a-frieze-andrea-mantegna\" 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;\"\u003eBattle of the Sea Gods: Right Half of a Frieze - Andrea Mantegna — Andrea Mantegna\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giovanni Antonio da Brescia","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58747770634575,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58747777810767,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58747777843535,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58747777876303,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58747777909071,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58747777941839,"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":58747777974607,"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":58747778007375,"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":58747778040143,"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":58747778072911,"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":58747778105679,"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":58747778138447,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Flagellation_Poster_CompositorV1_1789119531959.jpg?v=1789119946","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-flagellation-giovanni-antonio-da-brescia","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}