{"product_id":"standing-shepherd-parmigianino","title":"Standing Shepherd - Parmigianino","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine etching by the Italian Mannerist master Parmigianino, depicting a shepherd in a fluid, expressive style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, attributed to the Italian Mannerist painter and printmaker Parmigianino, captures a solitary shepherd in a quiet, rural setting. The figure stands with a staff, draped in a simple cloak, his posture relaxed yet characteristic of the artist's interest in elongated, fluid forms. The work demonstrates the technical facility Parmigianino brought to the medium of etching, a practice he helped popularise in Italy during the early sixteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition relies on delicate, hatched lines to define the shepherd's form and the surrounding foliage. Rather than seeking a rigid, classical balance, the artist employs a more spontaneous, sketch-like quality. The background is suggested through light, horizontal strokes that provide a sense of atmosphere without overwhelming the primary subject. This approach allows the viewer to focus on the grace of the figure and the subtle interplay of light and shadow across the drapery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParmigianino was among the first Italian artists to experiment extensively with etching, often using the technique to translate his drawings into a reproducible format. His prints are known for their calligraphic line quality and a certain nervous energy that defines the Mannerist aesthetic. This particular study reflects his ability to imbue a simple pastoral subject with a sense of elegance and artifice. The shepherd appears almost detached from his environment, a common trait in the artist's work where the focus remains on the stylised representation of the human figure. As a museum-grade print, this reproduction maintains the fine detail of the original copperplate, preserving the nuances of the artist's hand and the specific character of the early etching process.\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\/un-hebreo-from-christ-shown-to-the-people-recto-taddeo-zuccaro\" 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;\"\u003eUn Hebreo, from Christ Shown to the People (recto) - Taddeo Zuccaro — Taddeo Zuccari\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/old-man-playing-a-lute-girolamo-mazzola-bedoli\" 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;\"\u003eOld Man Playing a Lute - Girolamo Mazzola Bedoli — Girolamo Mazzola Bedoli\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Parmigianino","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59108271685967,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59108276732239,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59108276765007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59108276797775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59108276830543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59108276863311,"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":59108276896079,"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":59108276928847,"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":59108276961615,"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":59108276994383,"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":59108277027151,"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":59108277059919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Standing-Shepherd_Poster_CompositorV1_1791899457551.jpg?v=1791899686","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/standing-shepherd-parmigianino","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}