{"product_id":"the-game-of-morra-bartolomeo-pinelli","title":"The Game of Morra - Bartolomeo Pinelli","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Bartolomeo Pinelli depicting two men engaged in the traditional Italian hand game of Morra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBartolomeo Pinelli was a prolific Roman artist, known for his documentation of the customs, costumes, and daily life of the Italian people during the early nineteenth century. This etching captures a scene of Morra, a traditional hand game with roots dating back to antiquity. The game requires two participants to simultaneously extend a number of fingers while shouting a guess at the total sum of fingers shown by both players. Pinelli depicts the intensity of the match, with the players leaning across a wooden table, their expressions focused and competitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is typical of Pinelli's graphic work, utilising clean, decisive lines to define the figures and the rustic environment. The background features a simple architectural arch and a suggestion of grapevines, placing the activity within a common tavern or outdoor social space. Pinelli often produced series of prints that served as visual records of Roman life, appealing to both locals and the many travellers visiting Italy on the Grand Tour. His work avoids excessive ornamentation, favouring a direct, observational approach that prioritises the narrative of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough his etchings, Pinelli preserved the social habits of the Roman populace, from the streets to the taverns. The figures are rendered with a sense of movement and character, reflecting the artist's interest in the vernacular culture of his time. This print offers a glimpse into a historical pastime that has remained a part of Mediterranean social tradition for centuries. The clarity of the etching process allows the viewer to observe the specific hand gestures and the tension between the two primary figures, while the surrounding onlookers add to the atmosphere of a public, communal event. This piece is a representative example of Pinelli's ability to capture the energy of everyday life with economy and precision.\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\/moses-and-joshua-richard-earlom\" 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;\"\u003eMoses and Joshua - Richard Earlom — Richard Earlom\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zware-mist-te-amsterdam-cornelis-brouwer\" 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;\"\u003eZware mist te Amsterdam - Cornelis Brouwer — Cornelis Brouwer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bartolomeo Pinelli","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485353873743,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485355282767,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485355315535,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485355348303,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485355381071,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485355413839,"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":58485355446607,"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":58485355479375,"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":58485355512143,"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":58485355544911,"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":58485355577679,"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":58485355610447,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Game-of-Morra_Poster_CompositorV1_1786361648350.jpg?v=1786839504","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-game-of-morra-bartolomeo-pinelli","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}