{"product_id":"the-flagellation-with-the-pavement-andrea-mantegna","title":"The Flagellation (with the pavement) - Andrea Mantegna","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful Renaissance engraving by Andrea Mantegna, featuring precise linear perspective and sculptural figures in a classical architectural setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Andrea Mantegna depicts the biblical scene of the Flagellation of Christ. Mantegna, a master of the Italian Renaissance, demonstrates his preoccupation with classical antiquity and rigorous perspective in this composition. The scene is set within a structured architectural space, defined by a tiled floor that recedes towards the background, creating a clear sense of depth. Christ is positioned centrally, bound to a column, while his tormentors are arranged around him in dynamic poses that suggest movement and physical exertion.\n\nThe figures exhibit the sculptural quality characteristic of Mantegna's work. Their musculature is rendered with precise, parallel hatching lines, a technique that defines form and volume through light and shadow. The foreground is occupied by a soldier in classical armour, whose presence provides a stark contrast to the central event. The architectural elements, including the fluted columns and the geometric precision of the pavement, reflect the artist's interest in the ruins of Rome and the mathematical application of linear perspective.\n\nThis work is often associated with the circle of Mantegna, though it is widely attributed to the master himself due to the technical proficiency of the burin work. The composition is stark and austere, focusing on the anatomical accuracy of the figures and the spatial logic of the environment. The absence of extraneous detail allows the viewer to focus on the tension between the central figures and the surrounding architecture. As a fine art print, this piece offers a clear look at the technical capabilities of early Italian printmaking, where the artist used the copper plate to achieve a level of detail and structural clarity that rivalled his paintings.\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-prophet-ezekiel-after-michelangelo-giorgio-ghisi\" 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 Prophet Ezekiel (After Michelangelo) - Giorgio Ghisi — Giorgio Ghisi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-dream-of-human-life-nicolas-beatrizet\" 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 Dream of Human Life - Nicolas Beatrizet — Nicolas Beatrizet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andrea Mantegna","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58112859930959,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58112863568207,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58112863600975,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58112863633743,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58112863666511,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Flagellation-with-the-pavement-_Poster_CompositorV1_1782951252226.jpg?v=1782951501","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-flagellation-with-the-pavement-andrea-mantegna","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}