{"product_id":"johann-gunther-johann-martin-bernigeroth","title":"Johann Günther - Johann Martin Bernigeroth","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed eighteenth-century copperplate engraving by Johann Martin Bernigeroth, depicting the clergyman Johann Günther in his official robes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copperplate engraving by Johann Martin Bernigeroth depicts Johann Günther, an Archidiaconus at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig. Bernigeroth, a prolific engraver based in Leipzig, was known for his technical precision in portraiture, often documenting the clergy and academic figures of the mid-eighteenth century. The composition follows the conventions of the period: the subject is presented in a three-quarter view, wearing the traditional clerical robes and a ruff collar, which denote his ecclesiastical status. His hand rests upon a small book, a common iconographic element used to signify scholarship and theological devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background features a glimpse into the interior of a church, rendered with architectural perspective that provides a sense of depth behind the figure. A heavy curtain hangs to the left, adding a theatrical quality to the portrait. The lower portion of the print includes an elaborate cartouche containing the subject's name, title, and a German verse. The text serves to identify the sitter and provide a moralising context for the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBernigeroth’s line work is controlled and methodical, utilising cross-hatching to create shadows within the folds of the fabric and the architectural recesses. This technique allows for a subtle range of grey tones, typical of the high-quality printmaking produced in Leipzig during this era. The work is a fine example of the portrait engraving tradition, where the focus remains on the dignity and professional identity of the sitter. The print offers a clear view into the visual culture of the German Lutheran church during the eighteenth century, capturing the formal aesthetic expected of such commemorative portraits.\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-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" 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 Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" 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;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Johann Martin Bernigeroth","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443250336079,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443263115599,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443263148367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58443263181135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58443263213903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58443263246671,"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":58443263279439,"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":58443263312207,"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":58443263344975,"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":58443263377743,"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":58443263410511,"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":58443263443279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Johann-G-nther_Poster_CompositorV1_1786222476534.jpg?v=1786408794","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/johann-gunther-johann-martin-bernigeroth","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}