{"title":"Wenzel Von Olmutz","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-with-wings-held-by-a-peasant-wenzel-von-olmutz","title":"Coat of Arms with Wings Held by a Peasant - Wenzel von Olmütz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed late fifteenth-century engraving by Wenzel von Olmütz depicting a peasant supporting a winged coat of arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis circular engraving by the Moravian printmaker Wenzel von Olmütz depicts a peasant figure supporting a large, ornate shield adorned with wings. The work reflects the late fifteenth-century fascination with heraldic motifs and the integration of rustic figures into formal armorial displays. The artist employs a precise, controlled line to define the contours of the peasant, whose posture is relaxed yet deliberate as he leans against the shield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is contained within a circular frame, a common format for decorative prints of the period. The background features a truncated tree stump occupied by two small birds, adding a sense of naturalistic detail to the scene. The foliage to the left and the rocky terrain to the right provide a grounded setting for the central heraldic element. The hatching techniques used throughout the piece demonstrate the technical proficiency associated with the school of Martin Schongauer, whose influence is evident in the clarity of the forms and the rhythmic quality of the engraved lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWenzel von Olmütz was a prolific copyist and original printmaker active in the late fifteenth century. His work often bridged the gap between the sophisticated output of major masters and the wider dissemination of print culture across Central Europe. This particular engraving captures the intersection of courtly heraldry and the burgeoning interest in genre subjects. The balance between the rigid, symbolic nature of the shield and the informal, human presence of the peasant creates a compelling visual dialogue. The print is a fine example of the technical standards of the period, demonstrating the capacity of the burin to render texture, form, and atmosphere within a compact, circular space.\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\/saint-bartholomew-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eSaint Bartholomew - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/angel-of-the-annunciation-martin-schongauer\" 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;\"\u003eAngel of the Annunciation - Martin Schongauer — Martin Schongauer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wenzel von Olmütz","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58753488027983,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58753526006095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58753526038863,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58753526071631,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58753526104399,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58753526137167,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58753526169935,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58753526202703,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58753526235471,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58753526268239,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58753526301007,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58753526333775,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Coat-of-Arms-with-Wings-Held-by-a-Peasant_Poster_CompositorV1_1789174765400.jpg?v=1789176191"},{"product_id":"the-lovers-wenzel-von-olmutz","title":"The Lovers - Wenzel von Olmütz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA late fifteenth-century engraving by Wenzel von Olmütz depicting a couple in a courtly setting, rendered with fine hatching and period detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Wenzel von Olmütz, an active printmaker in the late fifteenth century, captures a scene of courtly affection. The composition features a seated couple, their hands joined, positioned within a shallow architectural space defined by a curved arch above. The woman, dressed in period attire with a head covering, holds a small animal, while the man sits beside her, his posture relaxed and his gaze directed towards her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the work demonstrates the precision characteristic of late Gothic and early Northern Renaissance engraving. The artist employs fine, parallel hatching to model the forms of the figures and the folds of their garments, creating a sense of volume despite the relatively compressed space. The inclusion of a potted plant to the left and a basin with a pitcher at the base adds domestic detail to the scene. The arch overhead is decorated with foliage, framing the figures and providing a sense of enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Wenzel von Olmütz is known for his copies and adaptations of works by other masters, including Martin Schongauer and Israhel van Meckenem. This specific print reflects the period interest in secular subjects, moving away from purely religious iconography. The style is typical of the period, with an emphasis on clear outlines and a decorative approach to the surrounding environment. The print provides a view into the visual culture of the late fifteenth century, where such engravings were produced for a growing market of collectors and enthusiasts of graphic art. The work remains a clear example of the technical capabilities of the period, showcasing the control required to produce such fine lines on a metal plate.\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\/the-death-of-cleopatra-meester-van-1515\" 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 Death of Cleopatra - Meester van 1515 — Meester van 1515\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/ouderdom-onder-invloed-van-jupiter-gerard-de-jode\" 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;\"\u003eOuderdom onder invloed van Jupiter - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wenzel von Olmütz","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58797877264719,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58797898039631,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58797898072399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58797898105167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58797898137935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58797898170703,"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":58797898203471,"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":58797898236239,"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":58797898269007,"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":58797898301775,"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":58797898334543,"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":58797898367311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Lovers_Poster_CompositorV1_1789576946980.jpg?v=1789577628"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/collections\/wenzel-von-olmutz.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}