{"product_id":"parce-somnum-rumpere-raphael-morghen","title":"Parce somnum rumpere - Raphael Morghen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine engraving by Raphael Morghen depicting the Virgin Mary and the sleeping infant Jesus, titled Parce somnum rumpere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving, titled Parce somnum rumpere, translates from Latin as 'Do not disturb his sleep'. It depicts a tender moment between the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus. Raphael Morghen, a master of the burin, demonstrates his technical precision through the varied application of line and cross-hatching. The work captures the soft texture of the fabric, the gentle contours of the figures, and the subtle gradations of light across the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorghen was a prolific Italian engraver who gained recognition for his ability to translate the tonal qualities of paintings into the medium of print. His work often focused on reproducing the compositions of Renaissance masters. In this piece, the composition is balanced and calm, reflecting the aesthetic values of the Neoclassical period. The figures are positioned horizontally, creating a sense of stability and quietude. The background features a soft, atmospheric treatment that directs the viewer's focus toward the central figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is a fine example of the high level of craftsmanship achieved by nineteenth-century printmakers. The delicate handling of the shadows and the clarity of the forms demonstrate the rigour required in the engraving process. As a museum-grade reproduction, this print preserves the fine details of the original plate, allowing for a clear view of the artist's mark-making. The work remains a classic representation of devotional imagery, valued for its technical execution and its serene subject matter.\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\/centaur-after-the-antique-abraham-girardet\" 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;\"\u003eCentaur, after the Antique - Abraham Girardet — Abraham Girardet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/twee-gedenkpenningen-op-de-beurs-van-zocher-te-amsterdam-jan-dam-steuerwald\" 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;\"\u003eTwee gedenkpenningen op de Beurs van Zocher te Amsterdam - Jan Dam Steuerwald — Jan Dam Steuerwald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Raphael Morghen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729822257487,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729829171535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58729829204303,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729829237071,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729829269839,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729829302607,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729829335375,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729829368143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729829400911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58729829433679,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58729829466447,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58729829499215,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Parce-somnum-rumpere_Poster_CompositorV1_1788990293218.jpg?v=1788990848","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/parce-somnum-rumpere-raphael-morghen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}