{"title":"Jean Mignon","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"women-bathing-jean-mignon","title":"Women Bathing - Jean Mignon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed sixteenth-century etching by Jean Mignon, depicting a group of bathers within an ornate, classical architectural frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Jean Mignon, a French artist active during the mid-sixteenth century, captures the aesthetic preoccupations of the School of Fontainebleau. The composition depicts a group of women in a bathhouse, a subject that allowed the artist to explore the elongated proportions and graceful, artificial poses characteristic of the Mannerist style. The figures are arranged within a classical architectural setting, yet the focus remains on the fluid interaction of bodies and the decorative elements surrounding them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMignon was a significant figure in the dissemination of the Fontainebleau style through printmaking. His work often interpreted designs by Italian artists working at the French court, such as Rosso Fiorentino or Francesco Primaticcio. The scene is framed by a heavy, ornate border featuring swags of fruit and vegetables, a common decorative device in prints of this period. This framing technique creates a sense of depth, separating the viewer from the private, domestic sphere of the bathers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technical execution demonstrates the precision of Mignon's etching process. He employs fine, controlled lines to model the musculature and soft contours of the figures, while using deeper, more emphatic strokes to define the shadows and the architectural details. The overall effect is one of controlled elegance, where the human form is treated as a sculptural element within a highly structured, decorative environment. This print offers a clear view into the artistic climate of the French Renaissance, where classical themes were reinterpreted through a lens of courtly sophistication and stylistic artifice.\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\/drie-koeien-adriaen-van-de-velde\" 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;\"\u003eDrie koeien - Adriaen van de Velde — Adriaen van de Velde\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-ford-charles-francois-daubigny-1\" 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 Ford - Charles-François Daubigny — Charles-François Daubigny\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean Mignon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58687597773135,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58687650890063,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58687650922831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58687650955599,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58687650988367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58687651021135,"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":58687651053903,"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":58687651086671,"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":58687651119439,"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":58687651152207,"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":58687651184975,"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":58687651217743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Women-Bathing_Poster_CompositorV1_1788638225443.jpg?v=1788638515"},{"product_id":"the-temptation-of-eve-jean-mignon","title":"The Temptation of Eve - Jean Mignon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed sixteenth-century etching by Jean Mignon, depicting the Fall of Man within an elaborate, ornamental frame characteristic of the School of Fontainebleau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Jean Mignon, an artist active within the School of Fontainebleau during the mid-sixteenth century, depicts the biblical narrative of the Fall of Man. Mignon was a key figure in the dissemination of the Fontainebleau style, which often combined Italianate figure types with a distinctively French decorative sensibility. The composition is framed by an elaborate, sculptural border featuring swags of fruit and architectural elements, a hallmark of the period's interest in ornamental design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre, Adam and Eve are positioned beneath the tree of knowledge, around which the serpent coils. The figures display the elongated proportions and graceful, artificial poses characteristic of Mannerist art. Surrounding the central scene is a dense collection of animals, including a lion, a stag, and a horse, which contribute to the sense of an Edenic wilderness. The etching technique allows for a high degree of detail in the rendering of the foliage and the musculature of the figures, creating a balance between the narrative subject and the decorative frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMignon's work reflects the artistic environment of the French court, where Italian influence was synthesised with local traditions. The print demonstrates a sophisticated command of line and shadow, typical of the etchings produced in the circle of artists working for King Francis I. This piece provides a clear example of how religious themes were adapted to suit the aesthetic preferences of the Renaissance elite, who valued both technical virtuosity and complex, layered compositions. The inclusion of the decorative border suggests that the print was intended for a sophisticated audience, perhaps to be collected in albums or used as a model for other decorative arts.\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\/drie-koeien-adriaen-van-de-velde\" 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;\"\u003eDrie koeien - Adriaen van de Velde — Adriaen van de Velde\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-ford-charles-francois-daubigny-1\" 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 Ford - Charles-François Daubigny — Charles-François Daubigny\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean Mignon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58687638438223,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58687651938639,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58687651971407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58687652004175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58687652036943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58687652069711,"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":58687652102479,"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":58687652135247,"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":58687652168015,"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":58687652200783,"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":58687652233551,"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":58687652266319,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Temptation-of-Eve_Poster_CompositorV1_1788638230551.jpg?v=1788638588"},{"product_id":"the-adoration-of-the-magi-jean-mignon","title":"The Adoration of the Magi - Jean Mignon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 16th-century etching by Jean Mignon, capturing the Adoration of the Magi through the lens of the Fontainebleau School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Jean Mignon depicts the biblical scene of the Adoration of the Magi. Mignon was a printmaker associated with the School of Fontainebleau, a group of artists commissioned by Francis I to decorate his royal palace. His work reflects the stylistic tendencies of the period, which favoured elongated figures, complex poses, and a synthesis of Italian Renaissance influence with northern European graphic traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is organised around the central figures of the Virgin and Child, who are seated to the left. A kneeling magus offers homage, while two other figures stand nearby, holding vessels. The background features architectural elements, including a vaulted structure, and a distant, hilly terrain populated by horses and attendants. Mignon employs a dense system of hatching and cross-hatching to define form and shadow, creating a sense of volume within the figures and the surrounding environment. The drapery of the garments is rendered with particular attention to the fall of fabric, a common preoccupation for artists working in the Mannerist style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Mignon played a role in disseminating the aesthetic of the Fontainebleau school to a wider audience. His etchings often translated the designs of painters such as Rosso Fiorentino or Luca Penni into a monochromatic medium. This specific print demonstrates the technical skill required to translate painterly concepts into the linear language of etching. The work provides insight into the visual culture of the French court during the mid-sixteenth century, where classical themes were reinterpreted through a sophisticated, often artificial, lens. The print is a representative example of the graphic output from this period, capturing the transition of artistic ideas across European borders.\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\/drie-koeien-adriaen-van-de-velde\" 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;\"\u003eDrie koeien - Adriaen van de Velde — Adriaen van de Velde\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-ford-charles-francois-daubigny-1\" 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 Ford - Charles-François Daubigny — Charles-François Daubigny\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean Mignon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58687810928975,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58687835930959,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58687835963727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58687835996495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58687836029263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58687836062031,"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":58687836094799,"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":58687836127567,"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":58687836160335,"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":58687836193103,"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":58687836225871,"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":58687836258639,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Adoration-of-the-Magi_Poster_CompositorV1_1788639978799.jpg?v=1788640200"},{"product_id":"the-judgment-of-paris-jean-mignon","title":"The Judgment of Paris - Jean Mignon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine etching by Jean Mignon depicting the classical myth of the Judgment of Paris, executed in the distinctive Mannerist style of the School of Fontainebleau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Jean Mignon depicts the classical myth of the Judgment of Paris, a subject frequently explored by artists associated with the School of Fontainebleau. Mignon, an active printmaker in mid-sixteenth-century France, utilised the etching medium to translate the elongated, graceful figures characteristic of the Mannerist style into a reproducible format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the centre of the composition, Paris sits beneath a tree, extending the golden apple toward the three goddesses. The figures exhibit the characteristic proportions of the period, with slender limbs and small heads. To the left, a river god reclines near a swan, while the background features a pastoral setting with a small structure and rolling hills. The density of the foliage and the arrangement of the figures create a sense of theatrical staging, typical of the decorative programmes commissioned for the French royal châteaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMignon's technique relies on fine, parallel hatching to define form and shadow, providing a clear contrast between the figures and the surrounding environment. The inclusion of Cupid, positioned near the goddesses, adds a narrative element to the scene. This print reflects the dissemination of Italianate artistic ideals in France, where artists adapted the aesthetic of Rosso Fiorentino and Primaticcio into their own graphic work. The composition is balanced, yet the figures maintain a sense of artificiality that defines the Mannerist approach to the human form. This museum-grade print captures the precise line work of the original etching, preserving the tonal qualities and the specific stylistic choices of the artist.\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\/drie-koeien-adriaen-van-de-velde\" 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;\"\u003eDrie koeien - Adriaen van de Velde — Adriaen van de Velde\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-ford-charles-francois-daubigny-1\" 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 Ford - Charles-François Daubigny — Charles-François Daubigny\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean Mignon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58687912640847,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58687916114255,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58687916147023,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58687916179791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58687916212559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58687916245327,"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":58687916278095,"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":58687916310863,"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":58687916343631,"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":58687916376399,"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":58687916409167,"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":58687916441935,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Judgment-of-Paris_Poster_CompositorV1_1788640967490.jpg?v=1788641063"},{"product_id":"mars-venus-and-cupid-jean-mignon","title":"Mars, Venus and Cupid - Jean Mignon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine etching by Jean Mignon from the School of Fontainebleau, depicting the mythological figures of Mars, Venus, and Cupid in a circular composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Jean Mignon depicts the classical mythological figures of Mars, Venus, and Cupid within a circular composition. Mignon was a printmaker associated with the School of Fontainebleau, a group of artists commissioned by Francis I to decorate the royal château. The work reflects the stylistic tendencies of the period, characterised by elongated proportions and a focus on decorative, courtly elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMars is shown in military attire, his armour and sword resting beside him, while Venus stands beside him, partially draped in fabric that she holds aloft. Cupid is positioned at their feet, completing the triad. The figures are set against a backdrop of trees, which frames the scene and provides a sense of enclosure. The etching technique allows for fine detail in the rendering of the fabric folds, the metallic surfaces of the armour, and the musculature of the figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Mignon often reproduced the designs of other artists working at Fontainebleau, such as Luca Penni or Rosso Fiorentino. This specific composition demonstrates the influence of Italian Mannerism on French art during the mid-sixteenth century. The circular format, or tondo, was a popular choice for decorative prints of this era, often intended for inclusion in albums or as standalone collector pieces. The lines are precise and controlled, typical of the etching methods employed by Mignon to capture the nuances of the original drawings. The work provides a clear example of the mythological subject matter that dominated the artistic output of the French court during the Renaissance, focusing on the interplay between human form and classical narrative.\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\/drie-koeien-adriaen-van-de-velde\" 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;\"\u003eDrie koeien - Adriaen van de Velde — Adriaen van de Velde\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-ford-charles-francois-daubigny-1\" 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 Ford - Charles-François Daubigny — Charles-François Daubigny\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean Mignon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58687958384975,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58687965331791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58687965364559,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58687965397327,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58687965430095,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58687965462863,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58687965495631,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58687965528399,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58687965561167,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58687965593935,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58687965626703,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58687965659471,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Mars-Venus-and-Cupid_Poster_CompositorV1_1788641916492.jpg?v=1788642073"},{"product_id":"the-assumption-of-mary-magdalene-jean-mignon","title":"The Assumption of Mary Magdalene - Jean Mignon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined sixteenth-century etching by Jean Mignon, depicting the Assumption of Mary Magdalene amidst a celestial cloud formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Jean Mignon depicts the Assumption of Mary Magdalene, a subject frequently explored within the artistic circle of the School of Fontainebleau. Mignon, an active printmaker in mid-sixteenth-century France, demonstrates a sophisticated command of the etching process, using varied line weights to define the ethereal forms of the figures and the surrounding clouds. The composition is circular, a format that directs the viewer's gaze toward the central figure of the Magdalene, who is carried upward by a group of angels. Her posture, with arms slightly raised and head tilted, conveys a sense of spiritual elevation. The angels are rendered with soft, rounded forms, their wings providing a dynamic frame for the central subject. Below, the jagged silhouette of a mountain peak suggests the earthly realm she has left behind, while the radiating lines emanating from the clouds indicate a divine light source. The print is characteristic of the Mannerist style prevalent at the French court during this period, marked by elongated proportions and a focus on graceful, fluid movement. Mignon's technique relies on dense hatching to create volume and shadow, particularly within the billowing clouds that support the figures. The contrast between the dark, textured clouds and the lighter, more delicate rendering of the Magdalene's skin creates a sense of depth and atmospheric perspective. This work reflects the influence of Italian artists working at Fontainebleau, such as Rosso Fiorentino and Francesco Primaticcio, whose designs were often translated into prints by artists like Mignon. The print serves as a record of the aesthetic priorities of the era, where classical themes and religious narratives were interpreted through a lens of elegance and technical precision.\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\/drie-koeien-adriaen-van-de-velde\" 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;\"\u003eDrie koeien - Adriaen van de Velde — Adriaen van de Velde\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-ford-charles-francois-daubigny-1\" 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 Ford - Charles-François Daubigny — Charles-François Daubigny\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean Mignon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58687986958671,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58687996264783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58687996297551,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58687996330319,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58687996363087,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58687996395855,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58687996428623,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58687996461391,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58687996494159,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58687996526927,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58687996559695,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58687996592463,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Assumption-of-Mary-Magdalene_Poster_CompositorV1_1788642248063.jpg?v=1788642426"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/collections\/jean-mignon.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}