{"product_id":"head-of-the-savior-raphael-morghen","title":"Head of the Savior - Raphael Morghen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined engraving by Raphael Morghen, depicting the profile of Christ after a composition by Leonardo da Vinci.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Raphael Morghen depicts the profile of Christ, a composition attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. Morghen, a master of the burin, was celebrated for his ability to translate the subtle tonal shifts of Renaissance painting into the precise, linear language of copperplate engraving. The work captures the serene, idealised features of the subject, rendered with a delicacy that reflects the technical rigour of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central image is enclosed within a circular frame, featuring Latin text that identifies the figure and provides theological context. Below the medallion, the inscription notes that the original work is life-sized and held in the Trivulzio collection in Milan. This specific print demonstrates Morghen's command over light and shadow, using fine cross-hatching to model the form of the face and the texture of the hair. The surrounding negative space emphasises the focus on the central portrait, a common presentation for high-quality reproductive prints of the early nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaphael Morghen was instrumental in the dissemination of Italian Renaissance art across Europe. His prints allowed collectors and scholars to study the compositions of masters like Leonardo, Raphael, and Michelangelo in great detail. This particular piece is a fine example of the reproductive printmaking tradition, where the engraver acted as a bridge between the original painted work and the wider public. The clarity of the lines and the balanced composition reflect the aesthetic values of the Neoclassical era, which prioritised order, proportion, and technical precision. The print remains a significant record of the Trivulzio collection, documenting the provenance of the original painting as it was understood during the early nineteenth 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=\"\/products\/portrait-of-a-lady-francois-gerard\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of a Lady - François Gérard — François Gérard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/image-of-the-archangel-gabriel-raphael-morghen\" 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;\"\u003eImage of the Archangel Gabriel - Raphael Morghen — Raphael Morghen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Raffaello Sanzio Morghen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502063915343,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502071877967,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502071910735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502071943503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502071976271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502072009039,"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":58502072041807,"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":58502072074575,"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":58502072107343,"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":58502072140111,"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":58502072172879,"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":58502072205647,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Head-of-the-Savior_Poster_CompositorV1_1786419537164.jpg?v=1787011703","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/head-of-the-savior-raphael-morghen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}