{"product_id":"the-entombment-of-christ-parmigianino-1","title":"The Entombment of Christ - Parmigianino","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn elegant etching by Parmigianino, capturing the Entombment of Christ through delicate, calligraphic lines and the elongated forms typical of the Mannerist style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, attributed to the Italian Mannerist painter and printmaker Parmigianino, depicts the Entombment of Christ. The composition is defined by the elongated, graceful figures characteristic of the artist's style. Christ is shown in a state of repose, his body supported by figures who display a sense of sorrowful movement. The scene is set against a rocky, atmospheric background, with the figures arranged in a shallow, frieze-like space that emphasises their physical form and the emotional weight of the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParmigianino was one of the first Italian artists to experiment with etching, a technique that allowed him to translate the fluidity of his drawings into a reproducible medium. The lines are delicate and calligraphic, capturing the soft folds of drapery and the subtle musculature of the figures. The light appears to emanate from within the scene, creating a sense of drama without the heavy chiaroscuro often found in later works of the period. The figures possess a distinct elegance, with their slender limbs and expressive, slightly melancholic faces, which are hallmarks of the Mannerist aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print demonstrates the artist's ability to manipulate space and form to create a sense of tension and grace. The figures are not merely static subjects, but participants in a fluid, rhythmic composition that draws the viewer into the quiet intensity of the moment. The etching process provides a unique texture to the work, with fine cross-hatching used to build form and shadow, resulting in a print that retains the spontaneity of a sketch. It is a fine example of sixteenth-century Italian printmaking, reflecting the shift away from the balanced proportions of the High Renaissance towards a more subjective and stylised approach to the human figure.\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\/the-risen-christ-between-saint-andrew-and-saint-longinus-andrea-mantegna\" 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;\"\u003eThe Risen Christ between Saint Andrew and Saint Longinus - Andrea Mantegna — Andrea Mantegna\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/the-lamentation-marcantonio-raimondi\" 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;\"\u003eThe Lamentation - Marcantonio Raimondi — Marcantonio Raimondi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Parmigianino","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59108075962703,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59108101292367,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59108101325135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59108101357903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59108101390671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59108101423439,"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":59108101456207,"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":59108101488975,"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":59108101521743,"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":59108101554511,"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":59108101587279,"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":59108101620047,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Entombment-of-Christ_Poster_CompositorV1_1791898271223.jpg?v=1791898390","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/the-entombment-of-christ-parmigianino-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}