{"product_id":"armor-of-a-gladiator-jules-ferdinand-jacquemart","title":"Armor of a Gladiator - Jules Ferdinand Jacquemart","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise etching by Jules Ferdinand Jacquemart documenting a set of historical gladiator armour with technical accuracy and fine detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJules Ferdinand Jacquemart was a French etcher and watercolourist, recognised for his technical precision in documenting decorative arts and historical objects. This etching captures a set of gladiator armour, likely from a museum collection, rendered with a focus on the material qualities of the metal. The composition presents the helmet, greaves, and arm guards in a clear, detached manner, typical of nineteenth-century catalogue documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacquemart utilised fine line work to convey the reflective surfaces of the bronze or iron, creating a sense of volume through dense cross-hatching. The helmet, positioned centrally, features a distinct crest and decorative relief work, while the flanking greaves display detailed facial motifs. The artist avoids atmospheric effects, choosing instead to provide a crisp, objective view of the objects. This approach aligns with the period interest in archaeology and the systematic classification of historical artefacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe etching demonstrates the artist's ability to translate the three-dimensional form of metalwork into a two-dimensional medium. By isolating the pieces against a neutral background, Jacquemart allows the viewer to examine the craftsmanship of the armour without distraction. The work is a fine example of the intersection between artistic skill and the growing demand for accurate visual records of historical collections during the mid-to-late nineteenth century. The print maintains a clean, academic aesthetic, suitable for those interested in the history of arms and armour or the development of etching techniques in France.\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=\"\/products\/the-former-defender-of-the-homeland-nikolay-bogdanov-belsky\" 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 former Defender of the Homeland - Nikolay Bogdanov-Belsky — Nikolay Bogdanov-Belsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vechtpartij-op-straat-met-toesnellende-agenten-johan-braakensiek\" 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;\"\u003eVechtpartij op straat met toesnellende agenten - Johan Braakensiek — Johan Braakensiek\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jules Ferdinand Jacquemart","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58599259603279,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58599262880079,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58599262912847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58599262945615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58599262978383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58599263011151,"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":58599263043919,"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":58599263076687,"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":58599263109455,"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":58599263142223,"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":58599263174991,"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":58599263207759,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Armor-of-a-Gladiator_Poster_CompositorV1_1788013303917.jpg?v=1788013566","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/armor-of-a-gladiator-jules-ferdinand-jacquemart","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}