{"title":"Jacques Nicolas Tardieu","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"portrait-of-robert-le-lorrain-jacques-nicolas-tardieu","title":"Portrait of Robert Le Lorrain - Jacques Nicolas Tardieu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal 1749 engraving by Jacques Nicolas Tardieu depicting the sculptor Robert Le Lorrain, complete with professional tools and academic titles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Jacques Nicolas Tardieu depicts the French sculptor Robert Le Lorrain. Created in 1749, the work served as Tardieu's reception piece for the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture. The portrait is presented within a trompe l'oeil stone oval frame, a common device in eighteenth-century printmaking to provide a sense of physical presence and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe Lorrain is shown in a bust-length format, wearing a fur-lined coat and a cravat. His expression is composed and direct, reflecting the status of a man who held the title of Sculpteur ordinaire du Roy. The artist, Tardieu, demonstrates technical precision in the rendering of textures, particularly the contrast between the soft fur of the coat and the smooth, weathered appearance of the stone frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the oval frame, the composition includes a collection of sculptor's tools, such as a mallet, chisels, and a compass, alongside a rolled scroll. These items identify the sitter's profession and his academic standing. The inscription on the plinth provides the sitter's name and titles, confirming his role as a rector within the Academy. The print is based on an original painting by Donat Nonnotte. The clean, controlled lines of the engraving technique allow for a clear articulation of form and light, typical of the period's preference for clarity and formal dignity in portraiture. This print offers a glimpse into the professional identity of an eighteenth-century artist, documenting both the individual and the tools of his trade.\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=\"\/de\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" 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;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/portrait-of-jan-de-beijer-jakobus-buys-and-hendrik-pothoven-pieter-tanje\" 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 Jan de Beijer, Jakobus Buys, and Hendrik Pothoven - Pieter Tanjé — Pieter Tanjé\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jacques Nicolas Tardieu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677687157071,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677688631631,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677688664399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58677688697167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58677688729935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58677688762703,"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":58677688795471,"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":58677688828239,"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":58677688861007,"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":58677688893775,"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":58677688926543,"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":58677688959311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Robert-Le-Lorrain_Poster_CompositorV1_1788553848921.jpg?v=1788554616"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-bon-de-boullongne-jacques-nicolas-tardieu","title":"Portrait of Bon de Boullongne - Jacques Nicolas Tardieu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal 1749 engraving by Jacques Nicolas Tardieu depicting the French painter Bon de Boullongne, based on an original portrait by Gilles Allou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Jacques Nicolas Tardieu depicts the French painter Bon de Boullongne. The work was produced in 1749 as Tardieu's reception piece for the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture. It is based on an earlier painting by Gilles Allou, which was created for Allou's own reception into the same institution in 1711.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the conventions of eighteenth-century portraiture, presenting the subject within a trompe-l'oeil stone oval frame. Boullongne is shown in a relaxed, informal pose, wearing a soft cap and a loose robe, which suggests the attire of an artist in his studio. He holds a palette and a collection of brushes, identifying his profession clearly. The engraving technique demonstrates the precision characteristic of Tardieu, who was a member of a prominent family of engravers in Paris. The cross-hatching and fine lines create a sense of volume in the drapery and texture in the facial features, providing a realistic representation of the sitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBon de Boullongne was a significant figure in the French art world, serving as a Peintre Ordinaire du Roy and a professor at the Académie. The inscription at the base of the print provides biographical details, noting his death in 1717 at the age of sixty-eight. This print serves as a record of the artistic lineage within the French Academy, documenting the appearance of a master painter through the technical skill of a specialist engraver. The monochromatic palette and the formal presentation within the architectural frame reflect the academic standards of the period, prioritising clarity and historical documentation over decorative flourish.\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=\"\/de\/products\/madonna-and-child-with-saint-peter-saint-francis-and-saint-stephen-agostino-carracci\" 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;\"\u003eMadonna and Child with Saint Peter, Saint Francis, and Saint Stephen - Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/creation-of-the-world-day-one-jan-harmensz-muller\" 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;\"\u003eCreation of the World: Day One - Jan Harmensz. 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The work depicts a scholar or alchemist seated at a table, deeply absorbed in the study of a large tome. The scene is populated with objects characteristic of the period's fascination with natural philosophy and the occult: a human skull, an hourglass, a glass vessel, and a large celestial globe. In the background, two figures are partially visible, engaged in their own tasks within the dimly lit laboratory space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTardieu, who held the title of Graveur du Roy, demonstrates a mastery of line and tone in this print. He employs a variety of hatching techniques to define the textures of the heavy fabric, the weathered skin of the scholar, and the reflective surfaces of the glass and metal objects. The composition follows the tradition of the 'alchemist in his study' genre, a subject frequently explored by Teniers to examine the intersection of science, superstition, and human obsession. The inclusion of the coat of arms at the bottom, along with the formal inscription, indicates that this print was produced for a sophisticated collector, likely commissioned to document works held in private cabinets of curiosities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print captures the quiet, scholarly atmosphere of the original painting while translating the painterly qualities of Teniers into the precise language of the burin and etching needle. The contrast between the illuminated figure of the alchemist and the shadowed recesses of the room creates a sense of depth and focus. This piece offers a window into the eighteenth-century appreciation for seventeenth-century Flemish genre scenes, reflecting the era's interest in both technical precision and the narrative potential of domestic and scientific interiors.\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=\"\/de\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" 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;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/dame-prenant-son-the-jean-baptiste-simeon-chardin\" 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;\"\u003eDame Prenant Son Thé - Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin — Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jacques Nicolas Tardieu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677733228879,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677735326031,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677735358799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58677735391567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58677735424335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58677735457103,"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":58677735489871,"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":58677735522639,"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":58677735555407,"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":58677735588175,"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":58677735620943,"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":58677735653711,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Le-Docteur-Alchimiste_Poster_CompositorV1_1788555065615.jpg?v=1788555973"},{"product_id":"pierre-de-langle-bishop-of-boulogne-jacques-nicolas-tardieu","title":"Pierre de L'Angle, Bishop of Boulogne - Jacques Nicolas Tardieu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal eighteenth-century engraving of Pierre de L'Angle, Bishop of Boulogne, captured in a scholarly setting with fine attention to textile and architectural detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving depicts Pierre de L'Angle, the Bishop of Boulogne, seated in a formal study. The composition follows the conventions of eighteenth-century ecclesiastical portraiture, presenting the subject in a moment of scholarly reflection. He is shown with a large open book, his hand resting upon the pages, while a quill and inkwell sit on a nearby desk. The background features a collection of bound volumes, reinforcing his identity as a man of letters and theological authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacques Nicolas Tardieu demonstrates technical precision in the rendering of textures. The heavy fabric of the bishop's vestments, the delicate lace at his cuffs, and the ornate carving of the chair are delineated with fine, controlled lines. The use of cross-hatching creates a sense of volume and depth, typical of the period's printmaking techniques. The drapery hanging above the subject adds a theatrical element to the scene, a common device in portraiture of the era to suggest status and interior grandeur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the base of the print, the inscription identifies the sitter and notes his death on 12 April 1724 at the age of eighty-one. The inclusion of a coat of arms further situates the subject within the social and religious hierarchy of the time. This work provides a clear example of the formal portrait style favoured by the French clergy during the early eighteenth century. The print captures the gravity and composure expected of a high-ranking church official, while the monochromatic palette allows the viewer to focus on the subtle variations in light and shadow across the subject's robes and the surrounding environment. It is a fine example of the engraver's craft, showing the ability to translate the qualities of a painted original into a durable, reproducible medium.\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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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":"Jacques Nicolas Tardieu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677807808847,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677831270735,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677831303503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58677831336271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58677831369039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58677831401807,"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":58677831434575,"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":58677831467343,"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":58677831500111,"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":58677831532879,"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":58677831565647,"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":58677831598415,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Pierre-de-L-Angle-Bishop-of-Boulogne_Poster_CompositorV1_1788557072667.jpg?v=1788557282"},{"product_id":"christ-appearing-to-mary-magdalene-jacques-nicolas-tardieu","title":"Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalene - Jacques Nicolas Tardieu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 18th-century engraving by Jacques Nicolas Tardieu, reproducing Guido Reni's Baroque masterpiece depicting the resurrected Christ and Mary Magdalene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print is an etching and engraving by the French master Jacques Nicolas Tardieu, reproducing the composition of the Italian Baroque painter Guido Reni. The work depicts the Noli me tangere scene, where the resurrected Christ encounters Mary Magdalene. Tardieu demonstrates his technical proficiency through the use of varied line weights and cross-hatching to translate Reni's original painterly effects into a monochromatic medium. The composition is balanced, with the figures arranged in a theatrical manner typical of the period. Christ stands as the central figure, holding a banner, while Mary Magdalene kneels in a gesture of recognition and devotion. An angel stands between them, acting as a bridge in the narrative. Above, a group of putti emerges from the clouds, adding a sense of celestial movement to the scene. To the left, a figure in prayer observes the encounter, while another figure stands to the right, grounding the composition in a classical arrangement. The print includes the original publication details, noting its provenance from the Royal Gallery of Dresden, which was a common source for reproductive engravers of the eighteenth century. The attention to the drapery, the musculature of the figures, and the atmospheric quality of the background clouds reflects the high standards of the French school of engraving during this era. This piece offers a clear view into the methods used by printmakers to disseminate the works of the Old Masters to a wider audience across Europe. The clarity of the lines and the preservation of the original tonal values make this a representative example of eighteenth-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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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":"Jacques Nicolas Tardieu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677859778895,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677880389967,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677880422735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58677880455503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58677880488271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58677880521039,"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":58677880553807,"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":58677880586575,"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":58677880619343,"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":58677880652111,"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":58677880684879,"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":58677880717647,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Christ-Appearing-to-Mary-Magdalene_Poster_CompositorV1_1788557654144.jpg?v=1788557906"},{"product_id":"the-miseries-of-war-jacques-nicolas-tardieu","title":"The Miseries of War - Jacques Nicolas Tardieu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed eighteenth-century etching by Jacques Nicolas Tardieu depicting the chaotic scene of soldiers pillaging a farmhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print, titled The Miseries of War, is an etching and engraving by the French artist Jacques Nicolas Tardieu. It depicts a chaotic interior scene, likely a barn or farmhouse, where soldiers are pillaging the property. The composition is crowded with figures: some soldiers are seen climbing the chimney, others are threatening the inhabitants, and a man kneels in supplication before a soldier who holds a musket. The scene captures the disorder and violence inflicted upon civilians during periods of military conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTardieu employs a precise, linear technique characteristic of eighteenth-century French printmaking. The shading is achieved through varied cross-hatching, which defines the textures of the stone walls, the wooden beams, and the clothing of the figures. The perspective is deep, drawing the eye from the foreground action back toward the livestock in the shadows of the barn. The inclusion of a coat of arms at the bottom centre indicates that the work was dedicated to a specific patron, a common practice for printmakers of the era who sought to secure financial support for their large-scale projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the more idealised or decorative subjects often associated with the Rococo period, this work addresses the harsh realities of military life. It belongs to a tradition of war imagery that focuses on the suffering of the non-combatant population. The artist manages to convey a sense of urgency and distress through the varied gestures of the figures, from the pleading man to the aggressive posture of the soldier. The print serves as a historical record of the social impact of warfare in the mid-eighteenth century, rendered with the technical skill expected of a member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture.\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=\"\/de\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" 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;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/dame-prenant-son-the-jean-baptiste-simeon-chardin\" 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;\"\u003eDame Prenant Son Thé - Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin — Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jacques Nicolas Tardieu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677863940431,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677881176399,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58677881209167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58677881241935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58677881274703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58677881307471,"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":58677881340239,"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":58677881373007,"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":58677881405775,"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":58677881438543,"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":58677881471311,"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":58677881504079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Miseries-of-War_Poster_CompositorV1_1788557621061.jpg?v=1788557971"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/collections\/jacques-nicolas-tardieu.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}