{"product_id":"crucifixion-martin-schongauer","title":"Crucifixion - Martin Schongauer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed engraving by Martin Schongauer, capturing the emotional gravity of the Crucifixion through precise line work and masterful shading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Martin Schongauer depicts the Crucifixion with a focus on the emotional weight of the figures gathered at the base of the cross. Schongauer, a master of the burin, employs a sophisticated system of hatching and cross-hatching to define form and texture. The central figure of Christ is rendered with anatomical precision, his body sagging under the weight of his suffering. The drapery of the surrounding figures, including the Virgin Mary and Saint John the Evangelist, is articulated through sharp, angular folds that suggest movement and grief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchongauer was a primary figure in the development of German printmaking during the late fifteenth century. His ability to create depth and volume on a flat copper plate influenced many artists of the period, including Albrecht Dürer. The composition is balanced, with the verticality of the cross contrasted by the clustered figures below. The background features a subtle landscape, which provides a sense of space without distracting from the primary narrative. The skull at the base of the cross serves as a traditional memento mori, grounding the scene in theological symbolism common to the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print demonstrates the technical control Schongauer achieved in his workshop in Colmar. The lines are clean and purposeful, allowing for a clear reading of the figures even in the dense areas of shadow. The artist's signature, M+S, is visible at the bottom centre, a mark of quality that was widely recognised across Europe during his lifetime. This work remains a clear example of the transition from late Gothic sensibilities to the more naturalistic approach that defined the Northern Renaissance. It is a study in line and light, capturing a moment of stillness amidst profound sorrow.\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\/david-spares-the-life-of-saul-gerard-de-jode\" 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;\"\u003eDavid Spares the Life of Saul - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/knight-death-and-the-devil-reverse-copy-johannes-wierix\" 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;\"\u003eKnight, Death and the Devil (reverse copy) - Johannes Wierix — Johannes Wierix\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Martin Schongauer","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455344415055,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455356277071,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455356309839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58455356342607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58455356375375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58455356408143,"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":58455356440911,"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":58455356473679,"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":58455356506447,"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":58455356539215,"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":58455356571983,"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":58455356604751,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Crucifixion_Poster_CompositorV1_1786244046466.jpg?v=1786486588","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/crucifixion-martin-schongauer","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}