{"title":"Leonard Gaultier","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"last-judgment-leonard-gaultier","title":"Last Judgment - Léonard Gaultier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed copperplate engraving by Léonard Gaultier, depicting the Last Judgment with clear references to Michelangelo's famous Sistine Chapel fresco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLéonard Gaultier, a French engraver active in Paris during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, produced this detailed interpretation of the Last Judgment. The composition draws heavily from the visual language of the Italian Renaissance, specifically referencing the iconic fresco by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel. Gaultier translates the monumental scale of the original painting into the precise, linear medium of copperplate engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print organises the celestial and infernal realms into a structured hierarchy. At the centre, Christ appears in judgment, surrounded by a host of saints and figures bearing the instruments of the Passion. Below this central group, the composition descends into the chaotic movement of the resurrected, with figures rising from their graves and others being ferried across the river Styx by Charon. The artist employs a dense arrangement of figures, utilising cross-hatching and fine line work to create volume and shadow across the crowded scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the top of the print, a small medallion portrait of Michelangelo serves as a direct acknowledgement of the source material. Gaultier was known for his technical skill in reproducing complex compositions, and this work demonstrates his ability to manage a high density of figures while maintaining clarity in the narrative. The engraving reflects the period's fascination with classical anatomy and the dramatic tension inherent in religious iconography. By reducing the grand scale of the fresco to a portable print, Gaultier allowed contemporary audiences to study the composition in detail. The work remains a fine example of how printmaking disseminated artistic ideas across Europe during the early modern period, bridging the gap between Italian Mannerism and the French print tradition.\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\/pan-and-syrinx-hendrick-goltzius\" 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;\"\u003ePan and Syrinx - Hendrick Goltzius — Hendrik Goltzius\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/coronation-of-the-virgin-cornelis-cort\" 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;\"\u003eCoronation of the Virgin - Cornelis Cort — Cornelis Cort\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Léonard Gaultier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58688047710543,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58688053150031,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58688053182799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58688053215567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58688053248335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58688053281103,"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":58688053313871,"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":58688053346639,"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":58688053379407,"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":58688053412175,"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":58688053444943,"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":58688053477711,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Last-Judgment_Poster_CompositorV1_1788643616839.jpg?v=1788643825"},{"product_id":"henri-iv-on-horseback-leonard-gaultier","title":"Henri IV on Horseback - Léonard Gaultier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1609 engraving by Léonard Gaultier depicting King Henri IV of France in an equestrian portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Léonard Gaultier depicts King Henri IV of France in a formal equestrian pose. The monarch is shown in profile, mounted upon a horse adorned with elaborate trappings and tassels. He wears a laurel wreath and full armour, holding a baton of command in his right hand. The background features a distant view of a military encampment, suggesting the king's role as a leader in the field. Below the horse, discarded armour and weaponry lie on the ground, a common iconographic device used to signify victory and the cessation of conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaultier was a prolific printmaker active in Paris during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. His work is characterised by precise line work and a disciplined approach to shading, which allows for the clear definition of metallic surfaces and textile textures. The composition follows the conventions of royal portraiture from the period, where the subject is elevated above the surrounding scene to convey authority and stability. The inclusion of a Latin inscription at the base of the print provides a scholarly frame for the image, typical of the humanist influences present in French courtly art at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the technical capabilities of copperplate engraving, with the artist using varied hatching patterns to create depth and volume. The clouds above and the detailed landscape below provide a sense of scale, contrasting with the foreground figure. This work offers a view into the visual culture of the Bourbon dynasty, reflecting the ways in which the monarchy sought to project its image through printed media. It remains a clear example of the portraiture style favoured by the French aristocracy during the reign of Henri IV, focusing on the representation of the sovereign as both a warrior and a ruler.\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\/pan-and-syrinx-hendrick-goltzius\" 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;\"\u003ePan and Syrinx - Hendrick Goltzius — Hendrik Goltzius\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/coronation-of-the-virgin-cornelis-cort\" 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;\"\u003eCoronation of the Virgin - Cornelis Cort — Cornelis Cort\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Léonard Gaultier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58688052265295,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58688055574863,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58688055607631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58688055640399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58688055673167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58688055705935,"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":58688055738703,"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":58688055771471,"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":58688055804239,"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":58688055837007,"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":58688055869775,"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":58688055902543,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Henri-IV-on-Horseback_Poster_CompositorV1_1788643591056.jpg?v=1788643944"},{"product_id":"christ-sending-forth-his-disciples-leonard-gaultier","title":"Christ Sending Forth his Disciples - Léonard Gaultier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 17th-century engraving by Léonard Gaultier depicting Christ with his disciples, set against a backdrop of a fortified town and river.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by the French printmaker Léonard Gaultier depicts a biblical scene where Christ instructs his disciples. Gaultier, active in Paris during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, produced a vast body of work, often focusing on religious and historical subjects. His technique reflects the precise, controlled lines characteristic of the period, where the burin was used to create depth through cross-hatching and varied line weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into two distinct zones. In the foreground, Christ stands as the central figure, surrounded by a group of disciples. Their garments are rendered with flowing, heavy folds that suggest movement and weight. The figures are positioned in a shallow space, typical of the Mannerist approach to narrative art, where the focus remains on the interaction between the characters rather than strict spatial realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the background, Gaultier presents a detailed view of a fortified town situated near a body of water. Small boats populate the river, adding a sense of scale and activity to the scene. The rolling hills and distant structures are etched with fine, delicate lines, providing a contrast to the more robust figures in the foreground. The artist's signature, L. Gaultier fecit, is visible in the lower right corner, confirming his authorship of this plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work demonstrates the technical skill required for early modern printmaking. The balance between the narrative focus on the figures and the atmospheric background shows Gaultier's ability to manage complex compositions within a single frame. The print offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the period, where religious narratives were disseminated through accessible, high-quality engravings for a wider 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\/cuchein-ollibeg-persian-ambassador-at-prague-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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;\"\u003eCuchein Ollibeg, Persian Ambassador at Prague - Aegidius Sadeler II — Aegidius Sadeler II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/allegory-of-the-hunt-giorgio-ghisi\" 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;\"\u003eAllegory of the Hunt - Giorgio Ghisi — Giorgio Ghisi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Léonard Gaultier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58748244787535,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58748257665359,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58748257698127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58748257730895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58748257763663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58748257796431,"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":58748257829199,"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":58748257861967,"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":58748257894735,"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":58748257927503,"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":58748257960271,"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":58748257993039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Christ-Sending-Forth-his-Disciples_Poster_CompositorV1_1789126809596.jpg?v=1789127405"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-cardinal-arnaud-dossat-leonard-gaultier","title":"Portrait of Cardinal Arnaud d'Ossat - Leonard Gaultier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1604 copperplate engraving by Leonard Gaultier, portraying the French diplomat and bishop Cardinal Arnaud d'Ossat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving depicts Cardinal Arnaud d'Ossat, a French diplomat and bishop, captured in a formal bust-length portrait. Executed by the French printmaker Leonard Gaultier in 1604, the work demonstrates the technical precision characteristic of early seventeenth-century copperplate engraving. The subject is presented within an oval frame, a common convention for portraiture of the period, which directs the viewer's attention to the sitter's facial features and ecclesiastical attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaultier employs a systematic approach to shading, using fine, parallel lines and cross-hatching to model the volume of the cardinal's face and the folds of his robes. The texture of the fabric is rendered with care, suggesting the weight and sheen of the vestments. The cardinal's expression is composed and direct, reflecting his status as a figure of authority and intellectual weight during the reign of Henry IV. The inscription at the base of the print identifies the sitter, providing a clear historical anchor for the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a master of the burin, Gaultier was known for his ability to translate the nuances of painted portraiture into the linear language of print. This portrait is an example of the dissemination of likenesses of public figures in the early modern era, where such prints functioned as both historical records and objects of collection. The clarity of the line work and the balanced composition reflect the transition from late Renaissance styles toward the more structured aesthetics of the Baroque. The print remains a valuable document for those interested in the history of French diplomacy and the development of portrait engraving in Europe.\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\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" 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;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Léonard Gaultier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59093263483215,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59093272789327,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59093272822095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59093272854863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59093272887631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59093272920399,"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":59093272953167,"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":59093272985935,"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":59093273018703,"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":59093273051471,"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":59093273084239,"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":59093273117007,"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-Cardinal-Arnaud-d-Ossat_Poster_CompositorV1_1791777435702.jpg?v=1791778013"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/nl\/collections\/leonard-gaultier.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}