{"product_id":"portret-van-bernardo-morando-francesco-valvasense","title":"Portret van Bernardo Morando - Francesco Valvasense","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal seventeenth-century engraving of Bernardo Morando, dated 1644, featuring precise line work and a classic oval composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving depicts Bernardo Morando, a figure of the seventeenth century, captured in a formal oval frame. The work is a characteristic example of the portraiture style prevalent in European book illustration during the mid-1600s. The subject is shown in a three-quarter view, wearing a plain collar and a dark doublet, typical of the period's modest professional attire. His expression is composed, with a moustache and goatee adding to the gravity of his appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technique employed by Francesco Valvasense relies on precise hatching and cross-hatching to define the contours of the face and the texture of the clothing. The oval frame is set against a background of horizontal lines, which provides a sense of depth and focus to the central figure. Below the portrait, a cartouche contains the name 'BERNARDVS MORANDVS', the date 1644, and the subject's age, 55. A Latin inscription follows, which serves as a common feature in commemorative prints of this era, adding a layer of scholarly context to the visual representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValvasense demonstrates a disciplined approach to the medium of engraving. The lines are controlled and consistent, reflecting the technical standards required for high-quality print production in the seventeenth century. The composition is balanced and symmetrical, adhering to the conventions of formal portraiture. This print offers a clear view into the aesthetic values of the Baroque period, where clarity and documentation were as important as artistic expression. It remains a useful historical document for those interested in the visual culture of the seventeenth century and the history of printmaking in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv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\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" 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;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Francesco Valvasense","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59102374265167,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59102378918223,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59102378950991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59102378983759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59102379016527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59102379049295,"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":59102379082063,"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":59102379114831,"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":59102379147599,"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":59102379180367,"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":59102379213135,"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":59102379245903,"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-Bernardo-Morando_Poster_CompositorV1_1791870541677.jpg?v=1791870597","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/portret-van-bernardo-morando-francesco-valvasense","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}