{"title":"Francesco Novelli","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"zittende-bedelaar-handen-warmend-bij-een-komfoor-francesco-novelli","title":"Zittende bedelaar, handen warmend bij een komfoor - Francesco Novelli","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Francesco Novelli depicting a seated beggar warming his hands over a brazier, rendered with precise, expressive line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Francesco Novelli captures a solitary figure in a moment of quiet struggle. The subject, a seated beggar, is depicted hunched over a small brazier to warm his hands. Novelli employs a precise, calligraphic line quality, characteristic of his printmaking practice, to define the tattered textures of the figure's clothing and the weary posture of the man. The composition focuses entirely on the individual, stripping away background detail to ensure the viewer concentrates on the physical reality of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNovelli, an Italian printmaker active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, often drew inspiration from the works of earlier masters, particularly Rembrandt. This influence is visible in the treatment of the figure and the economy of line used to suggest volume and shadow. The etching conveys a sense of immediacy, as if the artist observed the scene directly from life. The cross-hatching and varied line weights create a sense of depth and form, despite the small scale of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a genre study, the piece reflects an interest in the everyday lives of the marginalised. It avoids romanticising the subject, opting instead for a direct, observational approach. The figure's worn hat, ragged garments, and the simple brazier are rendered with technical clarity. This print offers a glimpse into the social observations of the period, presented through the lens of a skilled etcher. It is a fine example of the graphic arts from the era, demonstrating how a limited palette of black ink on paper can communicate a specific human experience. The work remains a study in character and form, showing the artist's ability to capture a fleeting moment with minimal means.\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\/les-soirees-de-rome-le-buste-hubert-robert\" 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;\"\u003eLes Soirées de Rome: Le Buste - Hubert Robert — Hubert Robert\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/interior-view-of-the-basilica-of-san-giovanni-in-laterano-giovanni-battista-piranesi\" 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;\"\u003eInterior View of the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano - Giovanni Battista Piranesi — Giovanni Battista Piranesi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Francesco Novelli","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794058318159,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794062938447,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794062971215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58794063003983,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58794063036751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58794063069519,"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":58794063102287,"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":58794063135055,"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":58794063167823,"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":58794063200591,"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":58794063233359,"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":58794063266127,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Zittende-bedelaar-handen-warmend-bij-een-komfoor_Poster_CompositorV1_1789527690132.jpg?v=1789529075"},{"product_id":"portret-van-domenichino-francesco-novelli","title":"Portret van Domenichino - Francesco Novelli","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine etching by Francesco Novelli depicting the Baroque painter Domenichino, rendered with precise line work and classical portraiture techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by the Italian artist Francesco Novelli depicts the Baroque painter Domenico Zampieri, known as Domenichino. Novelli, active during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, produced a series of portrait prints documenting figures from art history. This specific work captures the subject in a bust-length format, focusing on the facial features and the characteristic collar of the seventeenth-century period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technique employed by Novelli relies on fine, hatched lines to model the form of the face and the texture of the hair. The shading is concentrated around the jawline and the neck, providing a sense of volume to the head while keeping the background minimal. The artist uses a delicate touch to suggest the contours of the eyes and the structure of the nose, reflecting the disciplined approach common in printmaking of the era. The inscription below the portrait identifies the subject, a standard practice for biographical print series intended for collectors and scholars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNovelli was known for his ability to translate the character of earlier masters into the medium of etching. By referencing established portraiture traditions, he created a visual record that served both an educational and a commemorative purpose. The print demonstrates a clear understanding of light and shadow, allowing the subject to emerge from the paper with a quiet presence. The work is printed on a light, neutral-toned paper, which maintains the focus on the black ink lines. This portrait provides a direct link to the appearance of one of the most significant figures of the Bolognese School, rendered through the lens of a later printmaker who sought to preserve the likenesses of those who shaped the history of European painting.\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\/neo-classical-vases-in-a-landscape-jean-charles-delafosse\" 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;\"\u003eNeo-classical Vases in a Landscape - Jean Charles Delafosse — Jean Charles Delafosse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/portrait-of-francois-gerard-antoine-jean-gros\" 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 François Gérard - Antoine-Jean Gros — Antoine-Jean Gros\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Francesco Novelli","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808283398479,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808288969039,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808289001807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808289034575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808289067343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808289100111,"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":58808289132879,"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":58808289165647,"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":58808289198415,"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":58808289231183,"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":58808289263951,"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":58808289296719,"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-Domenichino_Poster_CompositorV1_1789671087463.jpg?v=1789671714"},{"product_id":"zelfportret-lachend-met-muts-francesco-novelli","title":"Zelfportret, lachend, met muts - Francesco Novelli","description":"\u003cp\u003eA characterful self-portrait etching by Italian artist Francesco Novelli, capturing a candid, laughing expression with expressive line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Francesco Novelli captures a candid, expressive moment in the form of a self-portrait. Novelli, an Italian artist active during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, demonstrates a clear command of the etching needle, using varied line weights to define the contours of his face and the texture of his attire. The subject is depicted with a distinct, laughing expression, a departure from the formal, stoic portraiture common to the period. The artist wears a cap and a collared garment, with his hair rendered in loose, energetic strokes that suggest movement and spontaneity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNovelli was known for his technical skill in printmaking, often producing works that engaged with the traditions of earlier masters. In this piece, the cross-hatching and parallel lines create a sense of volume and shadow, particularly around the eyes and the folds of the clothing. The composition is tight, focusing entirely on the bust of the artist, which allows the viewer to engage directly with the subject's animated features. The etching process leaves a visible plate mark, a characteristic feature of period prints that adds to the historical quality of the work. This print offers a glimpse into the personal character of the artist, moving away from the rigid conventions of academic portraiture to present a more human, approachable figure. The use of light and shadow is balanced, ensuring that the laughing expression remains the primary focus of the viewer's attention. As a fine art print, this piece retains the character of the original copperplate etching, providing a clear view of the artist's mark-making techniques and his ability to convey personality through simple, direct lines.\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\/neo-classical-vases-in-a-landscape-jean-charles-delafosse\" 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;\"\u003eNeo-classical Vases in a Landscape - Jean Charles Delafosse — Jean Charles Delafosse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/portrait-of-francois-gerard-antoine-jean-gros\" 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 François Gérard - Antoine-Jean Gros — Antoine-Jean Gros\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Francesco Novelli","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808289362255,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808333304143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808333336911,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808333369679,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808333402447,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808333435215,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808333467983,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808333500751,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808333533519,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808333566287,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808333599055,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808333631823,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Zelfportret-lachend-met-muts_Poster_CompositorV1_1789671019641.jpg?v=1789671784"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/nl\/collections\/francesco-novelli.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}