{"title":"Benedetto Bordiga","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"portrait-of-giuseppe-piazzi-benedetto-bordiga","title":"Portrait of Giuseppe Piazzi - Benedetto Bordiga","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed stipple engraving of the astronomer Giuseppe Piazzi, created by Italian printmaker Benedetto Bordiga in the early nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stipple engraving by Benedetto Bordiga depicts the Italian astronomer and mathematician Giuseppe Piazzi (1746-1826). Piazzi is best known for his discovery of Ceres, the first dwarf planet, in 1801. The portrait captures the subject in a formal, clerical habit, reflecting his status as a Theatine monk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBordiga employs the stipple technique, a method involving the application of small dots to create tonal variation and texture. This approach allows for a soft, painterly quality in the modelling of the face, contrasting with the precise, linear definition of the features. The oval composition is a common format for portraiture of the period, focusing the viewer's attention on the sitter's expression. A subtle detail included in the upper right corner of the oval frame is a representation of a celestial body, likely referencing Piazzi's astronomical achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Bordiga was active in Milan, producing works that documented the intellectual figures of his time. This portrait serves as a record of Piazzi's appearance during the period of his most significant scientific contributions. The print demonstrates the technical skill required for stipple engraving, where the density of the dots dictates the depth of shadow and the clarity of the highlights. The work is presented on paper with a neutral tone, consistent with early nineteenth-century printing practices. It provides a clear view of the subject's features, rendered with a degree of naturalism that was typical of portrait prints intended for scientific or biographical publications. The composition is balanced, with the subject positioned centrally, maintaining a direct gaze that engages the viewer.\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\/neo-classical-vases-in-a-landscape-jean-charles-delafosse\" 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;\"\u003eNeo-classical Vases in a Landscape - Jean Charles Delafosse — Jean Charles Delafosse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/triumphal-entry-of-the-monuments-of-arts-and-sciences-pierre-gabriel-berthault\" 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;\"\u003eTriumphal Entry of the Monuments of Arts and Sciences - Pierre Gabriel Berthault — Pierre Gabriel Berthault\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benedetto Bordiga","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58796651086159,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58796686999887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58796687032655,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58796687065423,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58796687098191,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58796687130959,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58796687163727,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58796687196495,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58796687229263,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58796687262031,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58796687294799,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58796687327567,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Giuseppe-Piazzi_Poster_CompositorV1_1789567271001.jpg?v=1789568014"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/collections\/benedetto-bordiga.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}