{"title":"Johann Pfann","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"portret-van-johann-fabricius-johann-pfann","title":"Portret van Johann Fabricius - Johann Pfann","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Johann Pfann, depicting the theologian Johann Fabricius within a formal oval frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Johann Pfann depicts the theologian Johann Fabricius. The work follows the conventions of seventeenth-century portraiture, presenting the subject within a formal oval frame. Fabricius is shown in a three-quarter view, wearing the traditional clerical robes of the period. His expression is serious, and he holds a small book, a common attribute in portraits of scholars and clergy to signify their intellectual and religious devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surrounding oval frame contains Latin text detailing the subject's name, his position at St. Lawrence Church in Nuremberg, and his age. Below the portrait, a block of Latin verse provides further biographical context, praising his theological contributions and his associations with figures such as Martin Luther and Philipp Melanchthon. The typography and the layout of the text are integrated into the composition, reflecting the period's interest in combining visual representation with written documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohann Pfann, active in Nuremberg, was a skilled engraver known for his portraiture and topographical prints. His technique demonstrates the precision characteristic of the era, using fine lines to create shading and texture in the subject's clothing and facial features. The contrast between the dark, dense lines of the robe and the lighter, more delicate work on the face draws the viewer's attention to the subject's features. This print serves as a record of a specific historical figure, capturing the aesthetic and cultural values of the German Baroque period. The clarity of the engraving and the formal arrangement of the elements demonstrate the technical proficiency expected of professional printmakers in the seventeenth century. It is a representative example of how portraiture was used to commemorate individuals within the ecclesiastical and academic circles of the time.\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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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":"Johann Pfann","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58793898475855,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58793902670159,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58793902702927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58793902735695,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58793902768463,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58793902801231,"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":58793902833999,"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":58793902866767,"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":58793902899535,"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":58793902932303,"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":58793902965071,"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":58793902997839,"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-Johann-Fabricius_Poster_CompositorV1_1789522626319.jpg?v=1789523368"},{"product_id":"portret-van-johann-jodocus-schmidmair-von-schwarzenbruck-johann-pfann","title":"Portret van Johann Jodocus Schmidmair von Schwarzenbruck - Johann Pfann","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Johann Pfann, featuring a portrait of Johann Jodocus Schmidmair von Schwarzenbruck with symbolic memento mori elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Johann Pfann depicts Johann Jodocus Schmidmair von Schwarzenbruck at the age of thirty-seven. The work follows the conventions of seventeenth-century portraiture, where the subject is presented with symbols of status, intellect, and lineage. The sitter stands in a three-quarter pose, dressed in the formal attire of the period, including a doublet and a wide, flat collar. He holds a hat in one hand, while his other hand rests upon a table, pointing towards a pocket watch. This inclusion of a timepiece serves as a memento mori, a common motif in Baroque art that reminds the viewer of the transient nature of time and human existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe portrait is enclosed within an elaborate architectural frame, a hallmark of the period's printmaking. The top cartouche contains the sitter's name and age, while the lower section features a German inscription that praises his virtues, specifically his piety, bravery, and generosity. To the right of the figure, a coat of arms is displayed, reinforcing the subject's noble status. The background features a heavy, draped curtain, which adds a sense of theatricality to the composition. Pfann employs precise, controlled lines to define the textures of the fabric, the sheen of the metal, and the contours of the face. The shading is achieved through a combination of cross-hatching and stippling, creating a sense of volume and depth within the two-dimensional medium. This print is a fine example of the technical skill required for portrait engraving during the mid-seventeenth century, capturing both the individual likeness and the social aspirations of the sitter.\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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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":"Johann Pfann","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807508435279,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807528358223,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807528390991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807528423759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807528456527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807528489295,"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":58807528522063,"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":58807528554831,"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":58807528587599,"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":58807528620367,"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":58807528653135,"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":58807528685903,"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-Johann-Jodocus-Schmidmair-von-Schwarzenbruck_Poster_CompositorV1_1789662981992.jpg?v=1789663721"},{"product_id":"portret-van-johann-saubert-i-johann-pfann","title":"Portret van Johann Saubert I - Johann Pfann","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1641 engraving by Johann Pfann depicting the Nuremberg theologian Johann Saubert I, presented in a formal, scholarly pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Johann Pfann depicts Johann Saubert I, a prominent theologian based in Nuremberg. Created in 1641, the work adheres to the conventions of seventeenth-century portraiture, which often favoured a formal, didactic presentation of the subject. Saubert is shown in a half-length pose, enclosed within an oval frame that contains Latin inscriptions detailing his name, office, and age. He wears the traditional clerical attire of the period, including a ruff collar, which provides a stark visual contrast against his dark, textured garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is balanced and precise, reflecting the technical discipline required for copperplate engraving. Saubert holds a book in one hand, while his other hand is raised in a gesture of discourse or instruction. This inclusion of a book serves as a clear indicator of his scholarly profession and his role within the church. The background of the oval is filled with fine, parallel hatching lines, a technique that creates a sense of depth and focus on the figure. Below the portrait, a Latin verse by M. Cornelius Marci provides further context, praising Saubert's theological contributions and his standing within the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohann Pfann was active in Nuremberg during a period of significant religious and political change. His work captures the gravity and intellectual rigour associated with the Lutheran clergy of the time. The print demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship common in German portrait engraving, where the artist had to manage complex tonal variations using only lines and cross-hatching. This piece offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the seventeenth century, where printed portraits functioned as both personal records and public declarations of status and belief. The clarity of the line work and the formal arrangement of the subject remain characteristic of the period's approach to commemorative portraiture.\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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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":"Johann Pfann","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807961452879,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808005132623,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808005165391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808005198159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808005230927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808005263695,"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":58808005296463,"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":58808005329231,"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":58808005361999,"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":58808005394767,"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":58808005427535,"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":58808005460303,"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-Johann-Saubert-I_Poster_CompositorV1_1789666697170.jpg?v=1789667179"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/collections\/johann-pfann.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}