{"title":"Christoph Weigel","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"embleem-regen-christoph-weigel","title":"Embleem: regen - Christoph Weigel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Christoph Weigel depicting a rural scene during a rain shower, characteristic of the period's emblem book tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Christoph Weigel belongs to the tradition of emblem books, a popular genre in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries that combined visual imagery with moral or philosophical instruction. The composition depicts a rural scene during a rain shower, where figures seek shelter or continue their work despite the weather. Weigel, a prolific engraver based in Nuremberg, utilised precise line work to capture the atmospheric quality of the falling rain, represented by fine, vertical hatching across the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foreground features a man gesturing towards the sky, perhaps reflecting on the necessity of rain for the harvest or the unpredictability of nature. Beside him, a dog stands watch while other figures move through the fields. The background shows a modest farmhouse and rolling hills, rendered with the characteristic attention to detail found in Weigel's broader body of work. The use of cross-hatching to define shadow and texture demonstrates the technical skill required for copperplate engraving during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmblematic prints often functioned as visual metaphors. In this context, the rain may represent divine providence, the cycle of life, or the inevitability of change. The clarity of the lines and the structured composition provide a window into the aesthetic values of the late Baroque era, where order and observation were highly prized. This print offers a glimpse into the daily life of the period, framed within a larger intellectual tradition that sought to find meaning in the natural world. The work is a fine example of the commercial print production that flourished in Germany, where Weigel operated a successful publishing house that produced maps, scientific illustrations, and religious texts for a wide audience.\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\/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=\"\/nl\/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":"Christoph Weigel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58644024066383,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58644033634639,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58644033667407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58644033700175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58644033732943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58644033765711,"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":58644033798479,"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":58644033831247,"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":58644033864015,"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":58644033896783,"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":58644033929551,"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":58644033962319,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Embleem_-regen_Poster_CompositorV1_1788346316830.jpg?v=1788346962"},{"product_id":"portret-van-johann-moritz-hoffmann-christoph-weigel","title":"Portret van Johann Moritz Hoffmann - Christoph Weigel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed mezzotint portrait of Johann Moritz Hoffmann by the German printmaker Christoph Weigel, featuring the subject within a classical oval frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mezzotint by Christoph Weigel depicts Johann Moritz Hoffmann, a notable physician and academic of the late seventeenth century. The portrait follows the conventions of formal European portraiture from the period, presenting the subject within a trompe l'oeil oval frame that rests upon a stone plinth. The inclusion of a Latin inscription on the base provides biographical details, identifying Hoffmann as a doctor of philosophy and medicine, and a professor at the University of Altdorf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeigel employs the mezzotint technique to achieve a range of tonal values, particularly in the rendering of the subject's voluminous periwig and the soft folds of his cravat. The light source is directed from the upper left, creating a subtle contrast between the illuminated features of the face and the darker, recessed areas of the background. This method allows for a smooth transition of shadows, which gives the skin a lifelike quality and adds depth to the fabric of the clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is balanced and restrained, focusing on the intellectual status of the sitter. The oval frame acts as a window, separating the subject from the viewer while maintaining a sense of formal distance. As a printmaker and publisher active in Nuremberg, Weigel was known for his technical precision in reproducing portraits of contemporary figures. This work reflects the period's interest in documenting the lives of scholars and professionals through high-quality graphic arts. The print remains a clear example of the portraiture style prevalent in German academic circles at the turn of the eighteenth century, capturing the gravity and professional identity of the subject through careful attention to texture and form.\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\/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=\"\/nl\/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":"Christoph Weigel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58644525121871,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58644551434575,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58644551467343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58644551500111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58644551532879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58644551565647,"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":58644551598415,"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":58644551631183,"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":58644551663951,"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":58644551696719,"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":58644551729487,"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":58644551762255,"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-Moritz-Hoffmann_Poster_CompositorV1_1788351660739.jpg?v=1788352044"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-david-gottlieb-reyher-christoph-weigel","title":"Portrait of David Gottlieb Reyher - Christoph Weigel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed mezzotint portrait of David Gottlieb Reyher, imperial surgeon, by the German engraver Christoph Weigel, dated 1707.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mezzotint by Christoph Weigel depicts David Gottlieb Reyher, who served as a surgeon to the imperial court. The work is a fine example of early eighteenth-century portraiture, utilising the tonal capabilities of the mezzotint process to create soft transitions between light and shadow. The subject is presented within a classic oval frame, resting upon a stone plinth that bears a German inscription detailing his professional status and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReyher is shown in a three-quarter view, wearing the voluminous periwig characteristic of the period. His attire, including a cravat and draped cloak, reflects the formal dress of a high-ranking official in the Holy Roman Empire. The artist employs a subtle use of chiaroscuro to model the facial features, giving the portrait a sense of physical presence. The background remains dark, which directs the viewer's attention to the subject's face and the intricate textures of his wig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristoph Weigel was a prolific engraver and publisher based in Nuremberg. His work often documented the social and professional hierarchies of his time. This print is typical of the commemorative portraiture produced for the intellectual and professional classes of the era. The inclusion of the plinth and the surrounding text provides a clear context for the sitter's identity, serving as both a record of his appearance and a tribute to his career. The technical execution demonstrates the precision required for mezzotint engraving, where the artist works from dark to light to achieve the desired depth and volume. This print offers a window into the visual culture of the early 1700s, capturing the formal aesthetic of the German Baroque.\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\/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=\"\/nl\/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":"Christoph Weigel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58644606157135,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58644622180687,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58644622213455,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58644622246223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58644622278991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58644622311759,"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":58644622344527,"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":58644622377295,"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":58644622410063,"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":58644622442831,"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":58644622475599,"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":58644622508367,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-David-Gottlieb-Reyher_Poster_CompositorV1_1788352874361.jpg?v=1788353359"},{"product_id":"kijkkast-op-een-plein-christoph-weigel","title":"Kijkkast op een plein - Christoph Weigel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Christoph Weigel depicting figures observing a portable peep show box in a public square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Christoph Weigel, a German engraver and publisher active in the late seventeenth century, depicts a scene of popular entertainment. The work features a 'kijkkast', or peep show box, positioned on a table in a public square. Three figures are shown interacting with the device, peering into the small apertures to view the images contained within. The architectural backdrop consists of gabled houses, rendered with the precise, linear quality characteristic of the period's printmaking techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeigel was known for his extensive output of illustrated books and prints, often documenting trades, social customs, and scientific curiosities. This particular image belongs to a series exploring human folly and curiosity, as indicated by the German text inscribed below the image. The verse critiques those who are overly inquisitive, comparing the act of peering into the box to the behaviour of a fool. The composition is structured around the central box, which acts as the primary point of interest for the figures. The cross-hatching used to define the shadows on the cobblestones and the building facades demonstrates the technical proficiency of the artist in creating depth on a two-dimensional surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, the print provides insight into the itinerant entertainment culture of the era. Peep shows were common attractions at fairs and markets, offering audiences a glimpse into distant lands or dramatic narratives through a series of lenses. Weigel captures the mundane reality of the street setting, contrasting the ordinary urban environment with the allure of the optical device. The print remains a record of both the social habits of the time and the development of visual media before the advent of modern photography. The paper shows signs of age, consistent with its origin in late seventeenth-century print production.\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\/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=\"\/nl\/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":"Christoph Weigel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58733263159631,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58733447446863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58733447479631,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58733447512399,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58733447545167,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58733447577935,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58733447610703,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58733447643471,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58733447676239,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58733447709007,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58733447741775,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58733447774543,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Kijkkast-op-een-plein_Poster_CompositorV1_1789243520626.jpg?v=1789243553"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/nl\/collections\/christoph-weigel.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}