{"title":"Paolo Mercuri","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-execution-of-lady-jane-grey-paolo-mercuri","title":"The Execution of Lady Jane Grey - Paolo Mercuri","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 19th-century engraving by Paolo Mercuri, capturing the dramatic and tragic final moments of Lady Jane Grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Paolo Mercuri reproduces the famous 1833 painting by Paul Delaroche, depicting the final moments of Lady Jane Grey. The scene captures the tragic atmosphere within the Tower of London, focusing on the central figure of the young queen as she is guided towards the block. Mercuri, a skilled Italian engraver, employs precise lines and varied tonal values to translate the dramatic lighting and textures of the original oil painting into a monochromatic medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is structured around the central interaction between the blindfolded Lady Jane and the official assisting her. To the left, two attendants display visible grief, their postures conveying the emotional weight of the event. On the right, the executioner stands in a composed, watchful stance, his presence providing a stark contrast to the vulnerability of the condemned. The architectural setting, defined by heavy stone columns and arches, adds a sense of enclosure and historical gravity to the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMercuri's technique demonstrates the high level of technical proficiency required for nineteenth-century reproductive printmaking. By using a dense network of cross-hatching and stippling, he achieves a wide range of greys, from the deep shadows of the stone interior to the soft highlights on the fabric of the dresses. This print offers a window into the nineteenth-century fascination with historical tragedy and the meticulous craft of the master engraver. It remains a compelling example of how complex narrative paintings were disseminated to a wider audience through the medium of print during the Victorian era.\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\/rembrandt-portrait-in-gorget-achille-louis-martinet\" 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;\"\u003eRembrandt (Portrait in Gorget) - Achille Louis Martinet — Achille Louis Martinet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/victor-emmanuel-ii-pierre-guillaume-metzmacher\" 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;\"\u003eVictor Emmanuel II - Pierre Guillaume Metzmacher — Pierre Guillaume Metzmacher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paolo Mercuri","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58735343993167,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58735435776335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58735435809103,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58735435841871,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58735435874639,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58735435907407,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58735435940175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58735435972943,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58735436005711,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58735436038479,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58735436071247,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58735436104015,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Execution-of-Lady-Jane-Grey_Poster_CompositorV1_1789276622809.jpg?v=1789276660"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-torquato-tasso-paolo-mercuri","title":"Portrait of Torquato Tasso - Paolo Mercuri","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise nineteenth-century engraving by Paolo Mercuri depicting the Italian poet Torquato Tasso in a formal oval portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Paolo Mercuri depicts the Italian poet Torquato Tasso, known for his epic poem Gerusalemme liberata. Mercuri, an Italian engraver who spent much of his career in Paris, demonstrates his technical precision in this small-scale portrait. The subject is presented within an oval frame, wearing a laurel wreath, which signifies his status as a poet. His expression is contemplative, and he is dressed in the ruff collar typical of the late sixteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMercuri employs a refined burin technique to create subtle tonal variations across the face and clothing. The cross-hatching and fine lines define the contours of the features and the texture of the fabric. The composition is contained within a formal, decorative border, typical of nineteenth-century portrait prints intended for inclusion in books or as collectable engravings. The lettering below the portrait identifies the subject clearly, maintaining the conventions of historical portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print reflects the nineteenth-century interest in historical figures and the revival of classical literary subjects. Mercuri was highly regarded for his ability to translate paintings and drawings into the medium of engraving with accuracy. The work displays a balance between the subject's individual character and the formal requirements of the portrait genre. The clean, precise lines and the controlled use of shadow demonstrate the skill required for high-quality intaglio printing during this period. This piece offers a glimpse into the methods used to disseminate the likenesses of historical figures to a wider audience before the advent of modern photography.\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\/cleopatra-putting-the-asp-to-her-bosom-giovanni-rivera\" 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;\"\u003eCleopatra Putting the Asp to her Bosom - Giovanni Rivera — Giovanni Rivera\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/la-moderazione-lodovico-ferretti\" 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;\"\u003eLa Moderazione - Lodovico Ferretti — Lodovico Ferretti\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paolo Mercuri","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58759699398991,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58759711064399,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58759711097167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58759711129935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58759711162703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58759711195471,"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":58759711228239,"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":58759711261007,"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":58759711293775,"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":58759711326543,"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":58759711359311,"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":58759711392079,"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-Torquato-Tasso_Poster_CompositorV1_1789237973492.jpg?v=1789239144"},{"product_id":"st-amelia-queen-of-hungary-paolo-mercuri","title":"St. Amelia, Queen of Hungary - Paolo Mercuri","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed nineteenth-century engraving by Paolo Mercuri depicting St. Amelia, Queen of Hungary, in a scene of quiet religious devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Paolo Mercuri depicts St. Amelia, Queen of Hungary, in a moment of quiet devotion. Mercuri, an Italian engraver who spent much of his career in Paris, demonstrates his technical mastery through the varied textures rendered in monochrome. The composition centres on the Queen, who kneels before an altar, holding a floral offering. She is accompanied by two attendants, while a third figure prays in the background. The scene is framed by classical columns, suggesting an architectural setting that provides depth to the devotional space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMercuri employs a range of tonal values to distinguish between the heavy fabric of the Queen's robes, the delicate petals of the flowers, and the smooth surfaces of the stone altar. The attention to detail in the garments, particularly the patterned fabric and the fur-lined mantle, reflects the precision required of nineteenth-century reproductive engraving. The work captures a narrative of piety, common in the religious art of the period, where the subject is portrayed with a sense of calm and measured grace. The inclusion of a birdcage containing a plant adds a domestic, symbolic element to the otherwise formal religious setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a practitioner of the burin, Mercuri was known for his ability to translate the nuances of painting into the medium of print. This work is representative of his output, which often focused on historical and religious subjects. The composition is balanced, with the figures arranged to guide the eye toward the central act of offering. 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