{"product_id":"venus-and-the-rose-giorgio-ghisi","title":"Venus and the Rose - Giorgio Ghisi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Mannerist engraving by Giorgio Ghisi depicting the mythological origin of the rose, featuring Venus and Cupid in a classical landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Giorgio Ghisi depicts a classical mythological scene, specifically the origin of the rose. Venus stands in a stream, her body turned in a contrapposto pose, while she reaches towards a rose bush. The narrative refers to the myth where Venus, rushing to aid her wounded lover Adonis, pricks her foot on a thorn. Her blood is said to have stained the white roses red. In the foreground, Cupid rests near his bow, seemingly unaware of the drama unfolding behind him. In the distance, a figure in armour, likely representing Mars or a hunter, pursues a fleeing youth, adding a layer of tension to the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhisi was a master of the burin, and this work demonstrates his technical precision. The cross-hatching and fine lines create a sense of volume in the figures and texture in the rocky surroundings. The background features a fortified castle and a bridge, elements common in the prints of the period that blend classical themes with contemporary architectural motifs. The Latin inscription at the base provides a textual anchor for the visual allegory, linking the physical pain of the goddess to the nature of love itself. As a practitioner of the Mannerist style, Ghisi employs elongated proportions and a complex spatial arrangement that guides the eye across the scene. The print reflects the intellectual climate of the sixteenth-century Italian art world, where classical literature and visual art were closely intertwined. This museum-grade reproduction captures the tonal range of the original copperplate engraving, preserving the fine details of the foliage and the expressive gestures of the figures.\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\/venus-with-a-square-cupid-and-a-couple-giacomo-francia\" 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;\"\u003eVenus with a Square, Cupid, and a Couple by Giacomo Francia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/venus-and-cupid-lorenzo-lotto\" 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;\"\u003eVenus and Cupid by Lorenzo Lotto\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/giorgio-ghisi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Giorgio Ghisi →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giorgio Ghisi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462843433295,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462884557135,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462884589903,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462884622671,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462884655439,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462884688207,"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":59462884720975,"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":59462884753743,"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":59462884786511,"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":59462884819279,"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":59462884852047,"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":59462884884815,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Venus-and-the-Rose_Poster_CompositorV1_1792128675011.jpg?v=1794365270","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/venus-and-the-rose-giorgio-ghisi","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}