{"title":"Gerard Audran","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"triumphal-entry-of-alexander-into-babylon-gerard-audran","title":"Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon - Gérard Audran","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 17th-century engraving by Gérard Audran, depicting the Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon after Charles Le Brun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Gérard Audran depicts the Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon, a subject derived from the series of paintings by Charles Le Brun. Audran, a master of the burin, translates the grand scale of the original composition into a precise graphic medium. The scene captures the moment of Alexander's arrival, featuring the conqueror in his chariot, surrounded by soldiers, attendants, and symbolic figures. The composition is structured with classical architectural elements, including columns and arches, which provide a sense of depth and historical weight to the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the technical skill required to render complex textures, from the musculature of the figures to the metallic sheen of armour and the smoke rising from ceremonial braziers. Audran employs a variety of hatching techniques to create tonal transitions, ensuring that the light sources remain consistent across the crowded scene. The inclusion of Latin and French inscriptions at the base provides context, identifying the scene as a celebration of virtue and military success. This work reflects the aesthetic preferences of the French court under Louis XIV, where classical themes were utilised to parallel contemporary political power. The balance between the central figures and the surrounding crowd creates a sense of ordered movement, typical of the period's approach to history painting. As a printmaker, Audran was instrumental in disseminating the compositions of Le Brun to a wider audience, making this piece a significant example of seventeenth-century reproductive printmaking.\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\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" 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;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gérard Audran","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58474374988111,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58474425090383,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58474425123151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58474425155919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58474425188687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58474425221455,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58474425254223,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58474425286991,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58474425319759,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58474425352527,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58474425385295,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58474425418063,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Triumphal-Entry-of-Alexander-into-Babylon_Poster_CompositorV1_1786326247238.jpg?v=1786694895"},{"product_id":"passage-of-the-granicus-gerard-audran","title":"Passage of the Granicus - Gérard Audran","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 17th-century engraving by Gérard Audran depicting the Battle of the Granicus, based on the painting by Charles Le Brun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large-scale print by Gérard Audran depicts the Battle of the Granicus, a military engagement between Alexander the Great and the Persian Empire. Audran, a master engraver, produced this work after the original painting by Charles Le Brun. The composition captures the chaos of the river crossing, with soldiers and horses locked in combat amidst the water and on the muddy banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudran employs a sophisticated range of line weights to define the muscular forms of the figures and the turbulent movement of the horses. The scene is organised with a focus on the central figure of Alexander, who is shown mounted and leading his troops. The background features a dense melee of soldiers, while the foreground shows the immediate physical toll of the conflict. The print includes Latin and French inscriptions at the base, which provide a moralising commentary on the nature of virtue and the overcoming of obstacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the work demonstrates the precision of seventeenth-century French printmaking. Audran uses cross-hatching to create depth and shadow, allowing the viewer to distinguish between the various planes of the battlefield. The scale of the original composition, intended to glorify the reign of Louis XIV through the parallel of Alexander the Great, is preserved here through the meticulous transfer of Le Brun's design onto copper plates. This print offers a clear view into the aesthetic values of the French Royal Academy, where clarity of narrative and anatomical accuracy were held in high regard. The work remains a significant example of how historical events were translated into graphic form for a wider audience during the Baroque period.\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\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" 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;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gérard Audran","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58474450583887,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58474506748239,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58474506781007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58474506813775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58474506846543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58474506879311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58474506912079,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58474506944847,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58474506977615,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58474507010383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58474507043151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58474507075919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Passage-of-the-Granicus_Poster_CompositorV1_1786327342704.jpg?v=1786695851"},{"product_id":"battle-of-the-milvian-bridge-gerard-audran","title":"Battle of the Milvian Bridge - Gérard Audran","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful three-panel engraving by Gérard Audran, reproducing Raphael's iconic depiction of the Battle of the Milvian Bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print by Gérard Audran reproduces the monumental fresco depicting the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, originally designed by Raphael and his workshop for the Sala di Costantino in the Vatican. Audran, a master of the burin, translates the dynamic energy of the original composition into a series of three vertical panels. The work captures the chaotic final moments of the conflict between Constantine and Maxentius, where the latter's forces are pushed into the Tiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudran employs a sophisticated system of hatching and cross-hatching to define the musculature of the figures and the anatomy of the horses. The composition is organised to guide the eye across the shifting planes of combat, from the dense melee on the left to the dramatic collapse of the bridge on the right. The artist manages the transition between light and shadow with precision, creating a sense of depth that mimics the scale of the original mural. The inclusion of the royal coat of arms at the base of the central panel indicates the print's dedication to the French monarchy, reflecting the prestige associated with such large-scale reproductive projects during the seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a technical achievement, this engraving demonstrates the capacity of the print medium to disseminate complex narrative scenes to a wider audience. Audran's ability to maintain the clarity of the individual figures while managing the overall density of the scene is characteristic of his reputation as one of the finest engravers of his era. The work remains a primary reference for the composition of Raphael's original design, preserving the movement and tension of the battle through the disciplined application of line and tone.\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\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" 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;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gérard Audran","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58474496360783,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58474511008079,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58474511040847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58474511073615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58474511106383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58474511139151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58474511171919,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58474511204687,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58474511237455,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58474511270223,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58474511302991,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58474511335759,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Battle-of-the-Milvian-Bridge_Poster_CompositorV1_1786328288804.jpg?v=1786696120"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/collections\/gerard-audran.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}