{"product_id":"christus-met-mannen-vrouwen-en-kinderen-edward-young","title":"Christus met mannen, vrouwen en kinderen - Edward Young","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined eighteenth-century engraving depicting a scene of Christ with figures, originally produced as an illustration for Edward Young's Night-Thoughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print originates from the 1797 edition of Edward Young's poem, Night-Thoughts, which features illustrations by William Blake. The composition depicts a central figure of Christ interacting with a group of men, women, and children. The aesthetic reflects the linear precision and restrained emotional tone characteristic of late eighteenth-century British book illustration. The figures are rendered with clean, deliberate outlines, prioritising clarity and narrative focus over atmospheric depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is set against a sparse background, allowing the interaction between the figures to remain the primary subject. The engraving technique employs fine cross-hatching to define the folds of drapery and the subtle contours of the human form. The inclusion of text within the image area is a common feature of this specific publication, where the visual elements were designed to accompany the philosophical and religious verses of Young's text. The work demonstrates the collaborative nature of eighteenth-century publishing, where the visual interpretation of poetry became a distinct art form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece offers a look into the intersection of literature and visual art during the period. The figures are arranged in a balanced, rhythmic manner, typical of the Neoclassical influence on British printmaking. The lack of heavy shading or dramatic lighting keeps the focus on the symbolic nature of the scene. It is a representative example of the illustrative style used to elevate literary works through high-quality copperplate engravings, providing a visual counterpoint to the dense, contemplative nature of the poetry it accompanies.\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\/cleopatra-and-caesar-jean-leon-gerome\" 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 and Caesar - Jean-Léon Gérôme — Jean-Léon Gérôme\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/title-page-for-vaderlandsche-kermisvreugd-carel-frederik-bendorp-i\" 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;\"\u003eTitle Page for Vaderlandsche Kermisvreugd - Carel Frederik Bendorp (I) — Carel Frederik Bendorp (I)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edward Young","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58370994078031,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58371063578959,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58371063611727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58371063644495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58371063677263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58371063710031,"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":58371063742799,"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":58371063775567,"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":58371063808335,"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":58371063841103,"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":58371063873871,"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":58371063906639,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Christus-met-mannen-vrouwen-en-kinderen_Poster_CompositorV1_1785706097789.jpg?v=1785708674","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/christus-met-mannen-vrouwen-en-kinderen-edward-young","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}