{"title":"Nicolas De Son","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"apostle-paul-nicolas-de-son","title":"Apostle Paul - Nicolas de Son","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching of the Apostle Paul, featuring the saint with his traditional sword and book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Nicolas de Son depicts the Apostle Paul, a figure central to Christian iconography. The artist employs a clear, linear style characteristic of seventeenth-century French printmaking. Paul is shown standing, his hand resting upon the hilt of a large sword, which serves as his traditional attribute representing his martyrdom. He holds an open book in his other hand, symbolising his epistles and his role as a teacher of the faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is balanced, with the figure of the Apostle occupying the centre of the frame. De Son uses cross-hatching to define the folds of the drapery, creating a sense of volume and weight in the fabric. The background remains relatively sparse, featuring a simple ground and a distant, modest structure that suggests a rural setting. A faint halo encircles his head, marking his status as a saint. The lines are precise, showing the technical control required for the etching process during this period. The work reflects the influence of contemporary printmakers who focused on clarity of form and narrative legibility. This print is a fine example of how religious subjects were disseminated through small-scale, portable works of art, allowing for private contemplation and study of biblical figures. The stark contrast between the dark ink and the paper surface draws the eye to the figure, ensuring the focus remains on the solemn expression and the symbolic objects held by the Apostle.\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":"Nicolas de Son","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761469919567,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761496920399,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761496953167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761496985935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761497018703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761497051471,"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":58761497084239,"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":58761497117007,"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":58761497149775,"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":58761497182543,"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":58761497215311,"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":58761497248079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Apostle-Paul_Poster_CompositorV1_1789290821341.jpg?v=1789291232"},{"product_id":"esther-before-ahasuerus-nicolas-de-son","title":"Esther before Ahasuerus - Nicolas de Son","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Nicolas de Son depicting the biblical scene of Queen Esther appearing before King Ahasuerus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Nicolas de Son depicts the biblical narrative of Queen Esther approaching King Ahasuerus. The scene captures the moment Esther enters the royal court to plead for her people, a subject frequently explored by artists of the seventeenth century. De Son employs a precise etching technique, using varied line weights to define the architectural elements of the palace and the folds of the figures' garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into two distinct zones. On the left, the king sits upon an elevated throne, his posture conveying authority. Esther kneels before him, her form rendered with soft, flowing lines that contrast with the rigid geometry of the surrounding stone arches. To the right, an open loggia provides a view into a distant cityscape, adding depth to the scene. The figures are dressed in attire that reflects the period's interpretation of historical costume, blending contemporary seventeenth-century fashion with exoticised elements intended to evoke the ancient Persian setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Son, active in the mid-seventeenth century, was known for his technical skill in printmaking. His work often features a clear, legible narrative structure, typical of the period's approach to religious and historical subjects. The use of cross-hatching and parallel lines creates a sense of volume and shadow, particularly within the interior space of the throne room. The architectural framing, with its heavy columns and vaulted ceilings, provides a sense of scale and grandeur. This print offers a view into the stylistic conventions of the era, where the focus remained on the clarity of the story and the balance of the composition. The work is a representative example of the printmaking traditions that circulated throughout Europe during this period, demonstrating the technical proficiency required to translate complex narrative scenes into monochrome ink on paper.\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":"Nicolas de Son","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761667313999,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761674522959,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761674555727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761674588495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761674621263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761674654031,"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":58761674686799,"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":58761674719567,"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":58761674752335,"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":58761674785103,"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":58761674817871,"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":58761674850639,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Esther-before-Ahasuerus_Poster_CompositorV1_1789293045494.jpg?v=1789293402"},{"product_id":"markttafereel-nicolas-de-son","title":"Markttafereel - Nicolas de Son","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Nicolas de Son capturing a lively town market scene with figures and architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicolas de Son, a French engraver and etcher active during the seventeenth century, produced this detailed etching depicting a bustling market scene. The composition captures the daily activity of a town square, where vendors operate under temporary awnings and crowds gather to trade goods. The artist employs precise line work to define the architecture of the church in the background and the varied textures of the clothing worn by the figures in the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is organised with a clear sense of depth: the foreground features individual figures interacting near a stall, while the middle ground is populated by a larger assembly of people. The use of cross-hatching and varied line weights creates shadow and volume, particularly under the stall canopy and across the ground. De Son demonstrates a keen observation of seventeenth-century social life, documenting the attire, posture, and interactions of the townspeople with clarity. The inclusion of a church spire and timber-framed structures provides a sense of place, grounding the activity within a typical European village setting of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print reflects the interest in genre subjects that occupied many printmakers of the era. By focusing on the mundane aspects of public life, the work offers a glimpse into the social dynamics of the time. The etching technique allows for a high degree of control, enabling the artist to render the fine details of the market stalls and the surrounding foliage with precision. This piece is a representative example of the graphic arts from the mid-seventeenth century, showing the technical skill required to balance a complex, multi-figure composition within a relatively small format.\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":"Nicolas de Son","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761680322895,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761698738511,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761698771279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761698804047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761698836815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761698869583,"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":58761698902351,"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":58761698935119,"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":58761698967887,"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":58761699000655,"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":58761699033423,"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":58761699066191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Markttafereel_Poster_CompositorV1_1789292994064.jpg?v=1789293674"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/collections\/nicolas-de-son.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}