{"title":"Jerg Ratgeb","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-last-supper-jerg-ratgeb","title":"The Last Supper - Jerg Ratgeb","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dramatic and expressive depiction of the Last Supper by German Renaissance painter Jerg Ratgeb, featuring simultaneous narrative elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis panel, part of the Herrenberg Altar, displays the distinct visual language of Jerg Ratgeb. The composition departs from the serene, balanced arrangements typical of Italian Renaissance depictions of the same subject. Instead, Ratgeb employs a crowded, dynamic scene where the figures occupy a compressed space. The central figure of Christ sits at the table, yet the surrounding disciples are engaged in varied, often agitated, physical interactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the background, visible through an architectural opening, the scene shifts to the Agony in the Garden. This simultaneous narrative technique allows the viewer to observe the progression of events within a single frame. The figures are rendered with expressive, sometimes exaggerated, gestures and facial features, a common trait in German art of the early sixteenth century. The palette is dominated by earthy tones, punctuated by the muted reds and ochres of the garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRatgeb incorporates architectural elements, such as the vaulted ceiling and the cupboard on the left, to provide a sense of enclosure. The frame itself is inscribed with Latin text, which integrates the physical object into the devotional context of the original altarpiece. The perspective is not strictly mathematical, as the artist prioritises the emotional and narrative weight of the scene over spatial accuracy. This work reflects the transition from late Gothic sensibilities toward the more individualistic and dramatic style that characterised Ratgeb's career. The figures appear grounded in their environment, yet their interactions suggest a tension that permeates the entire composition. The inclusion of the overturned stool in the foreground adds a sense of immediacy and disruption to the otherwise formal gathering.\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\/altarpiece-of-our-lady-of-the-snows-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eAltarpiece of Our Lady of the Snows by Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/the-passion-christ-taken-captive-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;\"\u003eThe Passion: Christ Taken Captive by Martin Schongauer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/jerg-ratgeb\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJerg Ratgeb artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jerg Ratgeb","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58791170703695,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58791203832143,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58791203864911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58791203897679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58791203930447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58791203963215,"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":58791203995983,"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":58791204028751,"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":58791204061519,"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":58791204094287,"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":58791204127055,"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":58791204159823,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Last-Supper_Poster_CompositorV1_1789496576578-q80.jpg?v=1792953965"},{"product_id":"martyrdom-of-the-carmelites-jerg-ratgeb","title":"Martyrdom of the Carmelites - Jerg Ratgeb","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed narrative scene by German Renaissance painter Jerg Ratgeb, depicting the historical martyrdom of the Carmelite order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Jerg Ratgeb depicts a complex narrative scene from the history of the Carmelite order. Ratgeb, a German painter active during the early sixteenth century, is known for his expressive and often turbulent style. The composition is organised as a continuous narrative, where multiple episodes of the same story occur within a single frame. The scene shows figures in period dress engaged in violent conflict around ecclesiastical structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual language is characteristic of the German Renaissance, prioritising narrative clarity and emotional intensity over strict anatomical proportion. The figures are rendered with a sense of urgency, their movements captured in a series of dramatic gestures. The architectural elements, such as the circular building and the smaller church, provide a setting for the unfolding events. The inclusion of specific details, such as the inscription 'FOS HELIE', anchors the scene in its theological context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRatgeb uses a muted palette, dominated by earthy tones, which allows the occasional flashes of red in the clothing of the aggressors to draw the eye across the panel. The spatial arrangement is flattened, typical of the period's approach to depicting large-scale historical or religious events, where the goal is to present as much information as possible to the viewer. This print captures the raw energy and the specific stylistic quirks of Ratgeb's work, including his tendency toward elongated figures and expressive facial features. It offers an insight into the religious art of the Holy Roman Empire during a period of significant social and theological change.\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\/the-crucifixion-and-the-glorification-of-the-ten-thousand-martyrs-on-mount-ararat-vittore-carpaccio\" 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 Crucifixion and the Glorification of the Ten Thousand Martyrs on Mount Ararat by Vittore Carpaccio\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/the-martyrdom-of-saint-barbara-lucas-cranach-the-elder\" 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 Martyrdom of Saint Barbara by Lucas Cranach the Elder\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/jerg-ratgeb\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJerg Ratgeb artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jerg Ratgeb","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805858009423,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805874098511,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805874131279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58805874164047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58805874196815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58805874229583,"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":58805874262351,"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":58805874295119,"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":58805874327887,"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":58805874360655,"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":58805874393423,"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":58805874426191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Martyrdom-of-the-Carmelites_Poster_CompositorV1_1789653902787-q80.jpg?v=1793280758"},{"product_id":"resurrection-of-christ-jerg-ratgeb","title":"Resurrection of Christ - Jerg Ratgeb","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed reproduction of Jerg Ratgeb's Resurrection of Christ, a central panel from the Herrenberg Altar depicting the risen Christ amidst startled guards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis panel, part of the Herrenberg Altar, displays the distinct visual language of Jerg Ratgeb. The composition centres on the figure of Christ, who rises above a rocky outcrop, framed by a luminous circular halo. His posture is elongated, and his expression conveys a sense of detachment from the earthly scene below. The surrounding soldiers are depicted in various states of disarray and shock, their armour and clothing rendered with attention to the fashion of the early sixteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRatgeb employs a palette that balances the ethereal light of the central figure with the earthy tones of the rocky terrain and the soldiers' garments. The background features a distant, mountainous view, typical of the period's interest in combining religious narrative with geographic detail. The frame itself is inscribed with Latin text, a common feature in altarpieces of this era, which serves to contextualise the scene within the broader liturgical framework of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the work demonstrates the artist's ability to manage complex spatial arrangements. The contrast between the static, vertical orientation of the risen Christ and the chaotic, horizontal positions of the guards creates a dynamic tension. The use of light is particularly notable, as it emanates from the central figure to illuminate the surrounding space, rather than relying on a single external source. This approach to lighting enhances the supernatural quality of the event. The Herrenberg Altar remains one of the most significant examples of Ratgeb's output, reflecting the stylistic shifts occurring in German art during the transition from the late Gothic period to the full flowering of the Northern Renaissance. The work is currently housed in the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, where it continues to be studied for its technical execution and its place within the broader history of German religious art.\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\/the-ascension-of-christ-hans-suss-von-kulmbach\" 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 Ascension of Christ by Hans Süss von Kulmbach\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/st-lawrence-and-st-cyricus-matthias-grunewald\" 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;\"\u003eSt. Lawrence and St. Cyricus by Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/jerg-ratgeb\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJerg Ratgeb artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jerg Ratgeb","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805909422415,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805924856143,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805924888911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58805924921679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58805924954447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58805924987215,"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":58805925019983,"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":58805925052751,"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":58805925085519,"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":58805925118287,"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":58805925151055,"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":58805925183823,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Resurrection-of-Christ_Poster_CompositorV1_1789654467869-q80.jpg?v=1793631704"},{"product_id":"flagellation-of-christ-jerg-ratgeb","title":"Flagellation of Christ - Jerg Ratgeb","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dramatic panel from the Herrenberg Altarpiece by Jerg Ratgeb, depicting the Flagellation of Christ with expressive figures and complex architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a panel from the Herrenberg Altarpiece, a major commission by the German painter Jerg Ratgeb. The composition depicts the Flagellation of Christ within a complex architectural setting, characterised by a circular, multi-level structure that draws the eye through various stages of the narrative. Ratgeb employs a distinctively expressive style, common in the German art of the early sixteenth century, where figures are rendered with exaggerated gestures and physical intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central figure of Christ is bound to a column, surrounded by tormentors whose clothing and armour reflect the fashion of the period. Ratgeb uses a palette of earthy tones contrasted with sharp reds and greens to define the figures against the stone architecture. The spatial arrangement is unconventional, as the artist prioritises the emotional weight of the scene over strict linear perspective. The background features additional figures on staircases and balconies, creating a sense of a busy, public event. This approach allows the viewer to observe multiple moments of the Passion simultaneously, a technique often utilised in Northern European altarpieces to guide the faithful through the theological narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRatgeb was known for his involvement in the Peasants' War, and his work often carries a raw, unpolished quality that distinguishes it from the more refined Italian Renaissance works of the same era. The figures possess a tactile, almost sculptural presence, with heavy drapery and detailed facial expressions that convey suffering and cruelty. This print captures the original panel's dramatic lighting and the specific, somewhat claustrophobic atmosphere of the scene. It remains a significant example of the late Gothic and early Renaissance transition in Southern Germany, reflecting the period's interest in humanising religious subjects through visceral detail and dynamic composition.\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\/the-seven-sorrows-of-the-virgin-monogrammist-s\" 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 Seven Sorrows of the Virgin - Monogrammist S by Salomon van Ruysdael\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/christ-falling-under-the-cross-lucas-cranach-the-elder\" 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;\"\u003eChrist Falling Under the Cross by Lucas Cranach the Elder\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/jerg-ratgeb\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Jerg Ratgeb →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jerg Ratgeb","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805927051599,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805945565519,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805945598287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58805945631055,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58805945663823,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58805945696591,"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":58805945729359,"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":58805945762127,"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":58805945794895,"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":58805945827663,"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":58805945860431,"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":58805945893199,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Flagellation-of-Christ_Poster_CompositorV1_1789654924300-q80.jpg?v=1792999490"},{"product_id":"circumcision-of-christ-jerg-ratgeb","title":"Circumcision of Christ - Jerg Ratgeb","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed reproduction of Jerg Ratgeb's 16th-century fresco cycle from the Karmeliterkloster, depicting the Circumcision of Christ with expressive, emotive figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis image depicts a fragment of the extensive fresco cycle painted by Jerg Ratgeb for the Karmeliterkloster in Frankfurt am Main. Executed between 1513 and 1517, these works represent a significant example of German Renaissance mural painting. The scene captures the Circumcision of Christ, a subject rendered with the characteristic intensity and expressive distortion associated with Ratgeb's hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRatgeb, a painter whose life ended in political turmoil, utilised a palette of muted earth tones, ochres, and deep reds to define the figures. The composition is crowded, with figures pressing into the foreground space, creating a sense of urgency and physical proximity. The architectural elements are suggested rather than fully realised, allowing the focus to remain on the central interaction between the figures and the infant. The drapery is heavy and angular, reflecting the stylistic conventions of the period in Southern Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the balanced compositions of his Italian contemporaries, Ratgeb favoured a more agitated, emotive approach. His figures possess distinct, individualised features, often bordering on the grotesque, which adds to the raw, human quality of the narrative. The fresco cycle, which once adorned the cloister walls, suffered damage over the centuries, yet the surviving portions provide insight into the artist's technical approach to large-scale wall painting. The application of pigment shows a mastery of the fresco technique, with subtle gradations of colour used to model the forms of the participants. 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