{"title":"Sylvester Van Parijs","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"portret-van-johannes-iii-van-portugal-te-paard-sylvester-van-parijs","title":"Portret van Johannes III van Portugal te paard - Sylvester van Parijs","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut portrait of King John III of Portugal on horseback, featuring hand-coloured details and royal heraldry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut depicts King John III of Portugal mounted on a white horse, a composition that reflects the sixteenth-century tradition of royal portraiture. The monarch is shown in profile, dressed in the formal attire of his era, including a dark coat with fur trim and a feathered cap. He holds a baton, a symbol of his military and political authority. The horse is rendered in a stylised manner, captured in a levade position, which adds a sense of controlled movement to the static figure of the king.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the right of the figure, the Portuguese coat of arms is displayed, topped with a crown. This inclusion serves to identify the subject and his royal status clearly. The text at the top of the print provides a formal title in both Latin and Dutch, listing the king's various titles and domains. The hand-colouring applied to the woodcut uses a limited palette, which helps to define the different elements of the king's costume and the heraldic shield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSylvester van Parijs, active in the mid-sixteenth century, produced this work as part of a broader interest in documenting the figures of European royalty. The print is characterised by clear, bold outlines typical of the woodcut medium, with minimal shading or atmospheric depth. The focus remains on the symbolic representation of the ruler rather than a naturalistic depiction of the scene. This print offers a view into the visual culture of the Renaissance, where such images were circulated to disseminate the likeness and status of monarchs across the continent. The work is a clear example of the graphic arts used for political and historical documentation during this 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\/the-seven-wild-horses-hans-baldung-grien\" 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 Seven Wild Horses - Hans Baldung Grien — Hans Baldung Grien\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-adoration-of-the-magi-triptych-master-of-1518\" 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 Adoration of the Magi Triptych - Master of 1518 — Master of 1518\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sylvester van Parijs","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760791130447,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760797782351,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760797815119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58760797847887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58760797880655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58760797913423,"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":58760797946191,"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":58760797978959,"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":58760798011727,"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":58760798044495,"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":58760798077263,"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":58760798110031,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-Johannes-III-van-Portugal-te-paard_Poster_CompositorV1_1789258376781.jpg?v=1789259127"},{"product_id":"europese-vorsten-mary-of-hungary-sylvester-van-parijs","title":"Europese vorsten (Mary of Hungary) - Sylvester van Parijs","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1526 woodcut portrait of Mary of Hungary, featuring heraldic details and historical text, produced by Flemish printmaker Sylvester van Parijs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut, produced in Antwerp in 1526, depicts Mary of Hungary, the sister of Emperor Charles V and Queen consort of Hungary and Bohemia. The print is a characteristic example of early sixteenth-century Flemish graphic art, combining portraiture with heraldic elements and extensive descriptive text. The figure stands in a formal, upright posture, wearing a dark, fur-trimmed mantle and a simple head covering, which reflects the modest yet authoritative fashion of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is structured around the central figure, with the coat of arms positioned in the upper left corner to denote her royal lineage. The text block at the top provides a detailed account of her titles and her role as regent in the Netherlands, alongside a reference to the Battle of Mohács. The print is finished with hand-applied colour, which adds a subtle warmth to the heraldic shield and the base upon which the figure stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSylvester van Parijs, working from his shop at the Cammerpoort in Antwerp, utilised the woodcut medium to disseminate images of European royalty to a wider audience. The lines are clear and functional, prioritising the legibility of the subject and the accompanying historical information. This work offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the Habsburg Netherlands, where printed portraits functioned as both political propaganda and historical record. The print remains a valuable document for those interested in the costume, heraldry, and political history of the early modern 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\/the-seven-wild-horses-hans-baldung-grien\" 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 Seven Wild Horses - Hans Baldung Grien — Hans Baldung Grien\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-adoration-of-the-magi-triptych-master-of-1518\" 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 Adoration of the Magi Triptych - Master of 1518 — Master of 1518\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sylvester van Parijs","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760800731471,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760804106575,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760804139343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58760804172111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58760804204879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58760804237647,"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":58760804270415,"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":58760804303183,"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":58760804335951,"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":58760804368719,"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":58760804401487,"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":58760804434255,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Europese-vorsten-Mary-of-Hungary-_Poster_CompositorV1_1789258461357.jpg?v=1789259510"},{"product_id":"portret-van-maria-van-hongarije-te-paard-sylvester-van-parijs","title":"Portret van Maria van Hongarije te paard - Sylvester van Parijs","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century woodcut portrait of Mary of Hungary on horseback, attributed to Flemish printmaker Sylvester van Parijs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut depicts Mary of Hungary, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia, mounted on horseback. The work is attributed to the Flemish printmaker Sylvester van Parijs, who was active in the early sixteenth century. The composition follows the conventions of sixteenth-century portraiture, where the subject is presented in profile, conveying both status and authority. Mary is dressed in a dark, fur-trimmed gown and a wide-brimmed hat, holding a staff as she sits atop a white horse. The inclusion of a coat of arms in the upper left corner reinforces her royal lineage and political position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is notable for its clear, linear execution, characteristic of woodcut techniques from this period. The hand-applied colour adds definition to the figure and the heraldic elements, while the background remains sparse to focus attention on the subject. The text at the top provides historical context, identifying the sitter and referencing her connection to the Habsburg dynasty, specifically her brother, Emperor Charles V. The inscription at the bottom identifies the printmaker, Sylvester van Parijs, who describes himself as a 'tailleur de figures', or cutter of figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the Renaissance, where printed portraits served as a means of disseminating the likenesses of monarchs across Europe. The work is a functional example of early modern graphic art, combining portraiture with heraldry and descriptive text to document a specific historical figure. The simplicity of the line work and the deliberate use of colour reflect the aesthetic priorities of the era, prioritising clarity and identification over atmospheric depth. It remains a document of the political and social hierarchies of the sixteenth century, captured through the medium of the woodcut.\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\/the-seven-wild-horses-hans-baldung-grien\" 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 Seven Wild Horses - Hans Baldung Grien — Hans Baldung Grien\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-adoration-of-the-magi-triptych-master-of-1518\" 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 Adoration of the Magi Triptych - Master of 1518 — Master of 1518\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sylvester van Parijs","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760829927759,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760837464399,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760837497167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58760837529935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58760837562703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58760837595471,"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":58760837628239,"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":58760837661007,"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":58760837693775,"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":58760837726543,"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":58760837759311,"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":58760837792079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-Maria-van-Hongarije-te-paard_Poster_CompositorV1_1789260545617.jpg?v=1789261413"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/collections\/sylvester-van-parijs.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}