{"product_id":"the-return-of-saint-ranieri-to-pisa-fratelli-alinari","title":"The Return of Saint Ranieri to Pisa - Fratelli Alinari","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 19th-century albumen silver print by Fratelli Alinari documenting Antonio Veneziano's 14th-century fresco of Saint Ranieri in the Camposanto, Pisa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis albumen silver print by the Fratelli Alinari firm captures a specific section of the fresco cycle dedicated to the life of Saint Ranieri, located within the Camposanto Monumentale in Pisa. The original fresco was painted by the Venetian artist Antonio Veneziano during the late 14th century. The photographic reproduction documents the narrative scene depicting the saint's return to his home city, a work that forms part of a larger series illustrating the hagiography of Pisa's patron saint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alinari brothers, based in Florence, were pioneers in the systematic photographic documentation of Italian art and architecture. Their work provided scholars and the public with access to remote or fragile frescoes that were otherwise difficult to study in situ. This print preserves the visual information of the fresco, showing the characteristic Gothic style of Veneziano, including the architectural settings and the arrangement of figures typical of the Trecento period. The composition features a ship arriving at the port, with the saint and his companions depicted in a sequence of narrative events. The photograph captures the texture of the wall surface and the faded quality of the original paint, offering a record of the fresco's condition during the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, this print reflects the intersection of early photographic technology and art history. The Alinari firm utilised large-format glass plate negatives to ensure high resolution, allowing for the observation of details in the drapery and the architectural elements of the Pisan cityscape depicted in the background. The print is mounted on a card, typical of the presentation methods used by the studio for their extensive catalogue of Italian cultural heritage.\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-ancestors-of-christ-jacob-joseph-michelangelo\" 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 Ancestors of Christ: Jacob, Joseph - Michelangelo — Michelangelo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/st-benedict-orders-st-maurus-to-the-rescue-of-st-placidus-filippo-lippi\" 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;\"\u003eSt. Benedict Orders St. Maurus to the Rescue of St. Placidus - Filippo Lippi — Filippo Lippi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fratelli Alinari","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513347936591,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513385292111,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58513385324879,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58513385357647,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58513385390415,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58513385423183,"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":58513385455951,"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":58513385488719,"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":58513385521487,"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":58513385554255,"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":58513385587023,"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":58513385619791,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Return-of-Saint-Ranieri-to-Pisa_Poster_CompositorV1_1786458129572.jpg?v=1787123199","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-return-of-saint-ranieri-to-pisa-fratelli-alinari","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}