{"product_id":"the-virgin-with-the-book-sebastien-bourdon","title":"The Virgin with the Book - Sébastien Bourdon","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn etching by Sébastien Bourdon depicts the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child and Saint Joseph. The composition is characterised by fine lines and detailed cross-hatching.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis etching by Sébastien Bourdon (1616-1671) depicts the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child and Saint Joseph. Bourdon, a French painter and printmaker, was a significant figure in the development of French Baroque art. He is known for his diverse output, which includes history paintings, portraits, and genre scenes. His style blends elements of classicism and realism, influenced by his travels in Italy and exposure to different artistic traditions. Bourdon was also one of the original twelve founders of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in 1648. In this print, the Virgin Mary is shown in profile, her gaze directed towards the Christ Child, who reaches out to her. Saint Joseph stands behind them, reading a book. The composition is characterised by fine lines and detailed cross-hatching, which create a sense of depth and volume. The figures are rendered with a degree of naturalism, and the drapery is carefully observed. The overall tone of the print is one of quiet contemplation and devotion.\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\/mother-with-two-children-adriaen-van-ostade\" 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;\"\u003eMother with Two Children - Adriaen van Ostade — Adriaen van Ostade\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/christ-meets-veronica-on-the-way-to-calvary-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;\"\u003eChrist Meets Veronica on the Way to Calvary - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sébastien Bourdon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57737069986127,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57739212652879,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57739212685647,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57739212718415,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57739212751183,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Virgin-with-the-Book_Poster_CompositorV1_1779241204713.jpg?v=1779243866","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-virgin-with-the-book-sebastien-bourdon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}