{"product_id":"erminia-and-the-shepherds-karl-bryullov","title":"Erminia and the Shepherds - Karl Bryullov","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Karl Bryullov's 'Erminia and the Shepherds', a princess fleeing battle finds refuge with a family of shepherds, illustrating a scene from Torquato Tasso's 'Jerusalem Delivered' with Romantic drama and balanced composition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKarl Bryullov's painting, 'Erminia and the Shepherds', depicts a scene from Torquato Tasso's epic poem 'Jerusalem Delivered'. The artwork shows Erminia, a princess of Antioch, who has fled from battle and finds refuge among a group of shepherds. This subject matter was popular during the Romantic period, appealing to the era's interest in literature, exoticism, and dramatic narratives. Bryullov, a Russian painter, is celebrated for his grand historical paintings and portraits, blending academic training with Romantic expressiveness. The painting presents Erminia, dressed in white robes, encountering a family of shepherds in a wooded area. The shepherds, including an old man playing a stringed instrument and a young boy with a flute, offer her hospitality. Goats are nearby, adding to the pastoral setting. The composition is carefully arranged, with a balance between the figures and the surrounding nature. Bryullov's use of light and shadow creates a sense of drama and depth, typical of Romantic painting. The colour palette is subdued, with earthy tones dominating the background and brighter colours used for Erminia's garments, drawing the viewer's eye to her figure.\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\/they-have-flown-volaverunt-francisco-goya\" 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;\"\u003eThey Have Flown (Volaverunt) - Francisco Goya — Francisco Goya\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-barnyard-albert-pinkham-ryder\" 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 Barnyard - Albert Pinkham Ryder — Albert Pinkham Ryder\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Karl Bryullov","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57754617807183,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57754638418255,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57754638451023,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57754638483791,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57754638516559,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Erminia-and-the-Shepherds_Poster_CompositorV1_1779412924793.jpg?v=1779415328","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/erminia-and-the-shepherds-karl-bryullov","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}