{"title":"Tommaso Piroli","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"saint-peter-preaching-after-masaccio-tommaso-piroli","title":"Saint Peter Preaching (After Masaccio) - Tommaso Piroli","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined etching by Tommaso Piroli, reproducing Masaccio's Renaissance fresco of Saint Peter preaching in a monochromatic sepia tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print by Tommaso Piroli reproduces a section of the fresco cycle within the Brancacci Chapel in Florence, specifically the scene depicting Saint Peter preaching. Piroli, a skilled Italian engraver, was known for his ability to translate the monumental compositions of the Renaissance into the medium of etching and aquatint. His work often served to disseminate the visual language of masters like Masaccio to a wider European audience during the late eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition centres on Saint Peter, who is seated in a raised position, his hands clasped in a gesture of address. He is surrounded by a group of attentive figures, some kneeling and others standing, all rendered with the heavy, sculptural drapery characteristic of the original fresco. Piroli employs a monochromatic sepia tone, which mimics the appearance of a wash drawing or a sepia ink study. This choice of palette focuses the viewer on the linear quality of the work and the arrangement of the figures within the architectural space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are depicted with a sense of gravity and solemnity. The architectural setting is minimal, providing a backdrop that does not distract from the central narrative. Piroli’s technique captures the weight of the fabric and the individual expressions of the observers, reflecting the influence of the early Renaissance on his own Neoclassical training. The print demonstrates a clear understanding of perspective and form, maintaining the clarity of the original fresco while adapting it for the print medium. This piece offers a glimpse into the historical practice of documenting and interpreting Italian masterworks through printmaking, a common pursuit for artists and collectors of the period who sought to study the development of Western 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\/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\/maria-antoinette-charlotte-sanderson-charles-howard-hodges\" 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;\"\u003eMaria Antoinette Charlotte Sanderson - Charles Howard Hodges — Charles Howard Hodges\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tommaso Piroli","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58709932212559,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58709941420367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58709941453135,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58709941485903,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58709941518671,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58709941551439,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58709941584207,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58709941616975,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58709941649743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58709941682511,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58709941715279,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58709941748047,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-Peter-Preaching-After-Masaccio-_Poster_CompositorV1_1788836756019.jpg?v=1788838836"},{"product_id":"germanicus-at-a-burning-sacrifice-tommaso-piroli","title":"Germanicus at a Burning Sacrifice - Tommaso Piroli","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Neoclassical etching by Tommaso Piroli depicting the Roman general Germanicus during a solemn sacrificial ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Tommaso Piroli depicts the Roman general Germanicus performing a ritual sacrifice. The composition is characteristic of the Neoclassical period, which sought to revive the aesthetic principles of antiquity. Piroli, a skilled printmaker, employs precise line work to define the drapery of the togas and the architectural elements of the altar. The scene is staged with a focus on gravity and restraint, typical of the era's fascination with Roman history and moral virtue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermanicus stands in the centre, his head bowed in a gesture of solemnity. He is surrounded by figures in classical attire, including soldiers and attendants. A fire burns upon the altar, casting light across the scene and creating a sense of atmospheric depth through the use of cross-hatching. The seated figure in the foreground, wearing armour, provides a counterpoint to the standing group, grounding the composition. The background is suggested through minimal detail, allowing the viewer to focus on the ritual action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePiroli was well known for his reproductions of classical art, including his work on the compositions of John Flaxman. This print reflects the technical discipline required to translate complex narrative scenes into the medium of etching. The balance between the figures and the surrounding space is managed with clarity, ensuring the narrative remains legible. The work is a fine example of the period's dedication to historical accuracy and the formal language of classical sculpture. It serves as a study of human posture and group dynamics within a formal, ceremonial setting. The print captures the quiet intensity of the moment, avoiding unnecessary ornamentation in favour of a clean, structured visual narrative that aligns with the artistic values of the late eighteenth century.\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\/hurdy-gurdy-player-jean-jacques-de-boissieu\" 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;\"\u003eHurdy-Gurdy Player - Jean-Jacques de Boissieu — Jean-Jacques de Boissieu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tommaso Piroli","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760606220623,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760626864463,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58760626897231,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58760626929999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58760626962767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58760626995535,"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":58760627028303,"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":58760627061071,"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":58760627093839,"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":58760627126607,"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":58760627159375,"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":58760627192143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Germanicus-at-a-Burning-Sacrifice_Poster_CompositorV1_1789254426642.jpg?v=1789255209"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/nl\/collections\/tommaso-piroli.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}