{"title":"Benedetto Montagna","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"birth-of-adonis-benedetto-montagna","title":"Birth of Adonis - Benedetto Montagna","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Renaissance engraving by Benedetto Montagna depicting the mythological birth of Adonis from a myrrh tree, rendered with precise linear detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenedetto Montagna, an engraver and painter active in Vicenza, produced this work during the early sixteenth century. The engraving depicts the mythological birth of Adonis, who emerges from the trunk of a myrrh tree. This narrative, derived from Ovid's Metamorphoses, shows the infant being received by figures in contemporary Renaissance dress. The composition reflects the influence of Northern European printmaking on Italian artists of the period, particularly in the treatment of the tree bark and the linear precision of the drapery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is set within a coastal environment, featuring a distant town and rocky outcrops. Montagna employs a clear, descriptive line to define the forms, prioritising clarity of narrative over atmospheric effects. The figures are arranged in a frieze-like manner across the foreground, while the tree acts as a vertical anchor for the composition. The artist's signature, 'BENEDETO MONTAGNA', is placed prominently in the upper left corner, a common practice for printmakers of the era to establish authorship in a medium that allowed for wide distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the work demonstrates the characteristic cross-hatching and parallel strokes used by Italian engravers to suggest volume and shadow. The figures wear garments typical of the early sixteenth century, grounding the classical subject matter in the artist's own time. The contrast between the smooth skin of the figures and the textured, gnarled surface of the tree provides a visual balance. This print offers insight into the circulation of classical themes in Renaissance Italy and the technical development of engraving as a medium for artistic expression. It remains a representative example of the Vicentine school, showing the intersection of classical literary tradition and the visual language of the Italian Renaissance.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/patron-saints-of-bologna-giacomo-francia\" 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;\"\u003ePatron Saints of Bologna - Giacomo Francia — Giacomo Francia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/juno-frightened-by-the-furies-giulio-bonasone\" 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;\"\u003eJuno Frightened by the Furies - Giulio Bonasone — Giulio Bonasone\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benedetto Montagna","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58793984033103,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58793989865807,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58793989898575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58793989931343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58793989964111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58793989996879,"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":58793990029647,"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":58793990062415,"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":58793990095183,"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":58793990127951,"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":58793990160719,"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":58793990193487,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Birth-of-Adonis_Poster_CompositorV1_1789525363099.jpg?v=1789526138"},{"product_id":"the-rape-of-europa-benedetto-montagna","title":"The Rape of Europa - Benedetto Montagna","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classical Renaissance engraving by Benedetto Montagna depicting the mythological scene of Europa and the bull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Benedetto Montagna depicts the classical myth of Europa, who is shown seated upon the back of a bull, the disguised form of Zeus. Montagna, a printmaker and painter active in Vicenza, demonstrates the technical characteristics of early sixteenth-century Italian engraving. The composition is structured with a clear foreground, where the central figures interact, and a distant, fortified coastal setting that provides a sense of spatial depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuropa is shown placing a wreath upon the bull, while a companion figure stands nearby, observing the scene. The figures are rendered with the distinct linear style typical of Montagna, who often employed firm, clear outlines and systematic hatching to define form and shadow. The artist's signature is visible in the upper portion of the print, a common practice for printmakers of the period to establish authorship and protect their work from unauthorised copying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background features a castle and rocky outcrops, elements that reflect the influence of Northern European printmaking, particularly the works of Albrecht Dürer, which circulated widely in Italy during this time. Montagna synthesises these Northern stylistic tendencies with the humanistic subject matter favoured by Italian artists of the Renaissance. The print serves as an example of how classical narratives were disseminated through the medium of engraving, allowing collectors and artists to study mythological themes outside of large-scale painting or sculpture. The monochromatic nature of the engraving focuses the viewer on the narrative action and the precise, controlled line work that defines the figures and the surrounding environment.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/a-muse-giulio-bonasone\" 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;\"\u003eA Muse - Giulio Bonasone — Giulio Bonasone\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/saint-jerome-in-his-study-jacopo-de-barbari\" 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 Jerome in his Study - Jacopo de' Barbari — Jacopo de' Barbari\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benedetto Montagna","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808152293711,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808163074383,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808163107151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808163139919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808163172687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808163205455,"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":58808163238223,"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":58808163270991,"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":58808163303759,"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":58808163336527,"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":58808163369295,"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":58808163402063,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Rape-of-Europa_Poster_CompositorV1_1789669502165.jpg?v=1789669939"},{"product_id":"vulcan-apollo-and-cupid-benedetto-montagna","title":"Vulcan, Apollo and Cupid - Benedetto Montagna","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classical mythological engraving by Benedetto Montagna, depicting Vulcan at his forge with Apollo and Cupid in a detailed, early sixteenth-century setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Benedetto Montagna depicts a scene from classical mythology, featuring the god Vulcan at his forge, accompanied by Apollo and the young Cupid. Montagna, a printmaker and painter active in Vicenza, was a significant figure in the development of Italian engraving during the early sixteenth century. His work often reflects the influence of his father, Bartolomeo Montagna, alongside the stylistic developments seen in the prints of Albrecht Dürer, which were circulating in Italy at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is structured around the central figure of Apollo, who stands in a contrapposto pose, contrasting with the seated, labouring Vulcan. The setting combines elements of a rustic workshop with architectural features typical of the period. The background includes a well, a wooden structure, and a stone building, all rendered with the precise, linear hatching characteristic of Montagna's engraving technique. The figures are defined by clear outlines and a focus on anatomical form, typical of the Venetian school's approach to graphic arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontagna's approach to the medium is marked by a deliberate use of line to create volume and texture, particularly in the rendering of the rocky terrain and the metallic surfaces of the forge. The inclusion of the artist's name at the top of the print is a common feature in his oeuvre, asserting his authorship in an era when the status of the printmaker was beginning to shift. This work provides a clear example of how classical themes were adapted and interpreted by regional Italian artists, blending local architectural motifs with the narrative traditions of antiquity. The print remains a study in the technical capabilities of early metal engraving, demonstrating the artist's ability to balance narrative clarity with the constraints of the burin.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/a-muse-giulio-bonasone\" 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;\"\u003eA Muse - Giulio Bonasone — Giulio Bonasone\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/the-manner-of-making-their-boats-theodor-de-bry\" 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 Manner of Making their Boats - Theodor de Bry — Theodor de Bry\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benedetto Montagna","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808637489487,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58809834963279,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58809834996047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58809835028815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58809835061583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58809835094351,"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":58809835127119,"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":58809835159887,"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":58809835192655,"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":58809835225423,"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":58809835258191,"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":58809835290959,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Vulcan-Apollo-and-Cupid_Poster_CompositorV1_1789673378609.jpg?v=1789673760"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/nl\/collections\/benedetto-montagna.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}