{"title":"Michael Rossler","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"portret-van-paul-matthias-wehner-michael-rossler","title":"Portret van Paul Matthias Wehner - Michael Rössler","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Michael Rössler, depicting the jurist Paul Matthias Wehner in formal attire with his coat of arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Michael Rössler depicts Paul Matthias Wehner, a notable jurist of the early seventeenth century. The composition follows the conventions of period portraiture, presenting the subject in a half-length pose. Wehner is dressed in the formal attire of his station, featuring a doublet with a patterned surface and a wide, flat collar. His hand rests upon the hilt of a sword, a common attribute for men of status during this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print incorporates several elements typical of seventeenth-century graphic art. To the left, a heavy curtain is draped, providing a sense of depth and theatricality. To the right, a coat of arms is displayed, signifying the subject's lineage or social standing. The background is filled with a fine cross-hatched pattern, which creates a neutral field that allows the figure to emerge clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the portrait, a Latin inscription provides biographical context, identifying Wehner as a legal scholar and referencing his travels through France and Italy. The text serves to document his intellectual reputation and professional achievements. The engraving technique is precise, with varied line weights used to define the textures of the fabric, the contours of the face, and the metallic sheen of the sword hilt. The work reflects the meticulous approach of German printmakers of the period, who often produced such portraits for inclusion in books or as independent commemorative sheets. The clarity of the lines and the balanced arrangement of the visual elements demonstrate the technical proficiency required for high-quality copperplate engraving in the Baroque era.\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":"Michael Rössler","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58688393937231,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58688395805007,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58688395837775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58688395870543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58688395903311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58688395936079,"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":58688395968847,"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":58688396001615,"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":58688396034383,"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":58688396067151,"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":58688396099919,"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":58688396132687,"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-Paul-Matthias-Wehner_Poster_CompositorV1_1788650066141.jpg?v=1788650206"},{"product_id":"portret-van-maria-elisabeth-aartshertogin-van-oostenrijk-michael-rossler","title":"Portret van Maria Elisabeth, aartshertogin van Oostenrijk - Michael Rössler","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn eighteenth-century copperplate engraving by Michael Rössler depicting Maria Elisabeth, Archduchess of Austria and Governor of the Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Michael Rössler depicts Maria Elisabeth of Austria, who served as the Governor of the Austrian Netherlands. The portrait is presented within an oval frame, a common convention for eighteenth-century portraiture intended for inclusion in historical or biographical volumes. Rössler employs precise line work to define the facial features and the texture of the subject's attire, which includes a fur-trimmed mantle and a decorative brooch at the bodice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the formal requirements of royal portraiture, placing the subject in a dignified, three-quarter view. The background consists of horizontal hatching, which creates a subtle contrast against the figure and draws the eye toward the subject's face. Below the oval frame, a cartouche contains the Latin inscription: 'Maria Elisabetha, Archiducissa Austriae, Belgij Gubernatrix'. This text identifies her status as Archduchess of Austria and Governor of the Netherlands, providing the necessary context for the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Rössler was a German engraver active during the mid-eighteenth century. His work often involved the reproduction of portraits for scholarly and historical publications. This print demonstrates the technical skill required for copperplate engraving, where the artist must carefully manage the density of lines to suggest volume and light. The work remains a clear example of the portrait engraving style prevalent in the period, focusing on clarity and the accurate representation of noble subjects. The print is a monochromatic study, relying on the interplay of light and shadow to convey the presence of the sitter. It offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the Habsburg administration in the Low Countries, where such prints were circulated to reinforce the authority of the ruling figures.\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":"Michael Rössler","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58748292825423,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58748312256847,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58748312289615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58748312322383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58748312355151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58748312387919,"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":58748312420687,"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":58748312453455,"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":58748312486223,"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":58748312518991,"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":58748312551759,"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":58748312584527,"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-Maria-Elisabeth-aartshertogin-van-Oostenrijk_Poster_CompositorV1_1789127892827.jpg?v=1789128195"},{"product_id":"portret-van-johannes-mentelin-michael-rossler","title":"Portret van Johannes Mentelin - Michael Rössler","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed eighteenth-century engraving by Michael Rössler depicting the early German printer Johannes Mentelin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Michael Rössler depicts Johannes Mentelin, the early German printer and publisher from Strasbourg. Mentelin is recognised for establishing one of the first printing presses in the city, contributing to the spread of printed texts during the fifteenth century. Rössler, an engraver active in the eighteenth century, produced this portrait to document the appearance of historical figures associated with the early history of typography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe portrait follows the conventions of historical printmaking. Mentelin is shown in a bust-length format, wearing a fur-trimmed cap and a doublet with a ruff collar. The artist employs cross-hatching and parallel lines to define the contours of the face, the texture of the fur, and the folds of the clothing. The background consists of a dense, uniform grid pattern, which pushes the figure forward and provides a neutral setting for the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the portrait, the Latin inscription identifies the sitter as Johannes Mentelin of Strasbourg, describing him as a printer of the republic. The text includes placeholders for his birth and death dates, indicating that this print was part of a larger series intended to catalogue notable historical individuals. The precision of the line work reflects the technical standards of mid-eighteenth-century German engraving. The composition is balanced and formal, focusing on the characterisation of the subject through traditional physiognomic markers. This print serves as a record of how historical figures were visualised and commemorated in the Enlightenment era, often relying on earlier iconographic traditions to construct a likeness for those who lived long before the advent of modern 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":"Michael Rössler","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58756901405007,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58756972151119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58756972183887,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58756972216655,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58756972249423,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58756972282191,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58756972314959,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58756972347727,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58756972380495,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58756972413263,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58756972446031,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58756972478799,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-Johannes-Mentelin_Poster_CompositorV1_1789212350556.jpg?v=1789213061"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/collections\/michael-rossler.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}