{"product_id":"penitent-magdalene-jacques-nicolas-tardieu","title":"Penitent Magdalene - Jacques Nicolas Tardieu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed eighteenth-century engraving by Jacques Nicolas Tardieu, depicting the Penitent Magdalene after a painting by Paolo Pagani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print by Jacques Nicolas Tardieu is a reproduction of a painting by Paolo Pagani, which was held in the Royal Gallery of Dresden. The work depicts Mary Magdalene in a state of contemplation, a common subject in European art during the eighteenth century. She is shown in a rocky, secluded setting, accompanied by a putto and traditional symbols of mortality and reflection, such as an open book and a skull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTardieu, a member of a prominent family of French engravers, demonstrates technical precision in his handling of the burin. The composition relies on the contrast between the soft, rounded forms of the figures and the rugged, hatched textures of the surrounding rock face. The print includes bilingual text in Italian and French at the base, identifying the original painter and the location of the work, which was a standard practice for reproductive engravings intended for collectors and scholars of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene captures a moment of quiet introspection. The Magdalene leans against a stone, her posture suggesting weariness or deep thought. The inclusion of the putto adds a layer of classical allegory to the religious narrative. The engraving style is characteristic of the mid-eighteenth century, prioritising clarity of form and a balanced distribution of light and shadow. This print offers a glimpse into how major European collections were documented and disseminated to a wider audience before the advent of photography. It remains a fine example of the reproductive printmaking tradition that allowed art enthusiasts to study works from distant galleries.\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\/vignette-with-putti-covering-a-sleeping-putto-jacques-philippe-le-bas\" 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;\"\u003eVignette with Putti Covering a Sleeping Putto - Jacques-Philippe Le Bas — Jacques-Philippe Le Bas\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jacques Nicolas Tardieu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58735001796943,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58735055634767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58735055667535,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58735055700303,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58735055733071,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58735055765839,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58735055798607,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58735055831375,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58735055864143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58735055896911,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58735055929679,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58735055962447,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Penitent-Magdalene_Poster_CompositorV1_1789032907995.jpg?v=1789033957","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/penitent-magdalene-jacques-nicolas-tardieu","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}