{"product_id":"pierre-corneille-bernard-picart","title":"Pierre Corneille - Bernard Picart","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal 1718 engraving by Bernard Picart depicting the French dramatist Pierre Corneille, complete with theatrical symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Bernard Picart depicts the French dramatist Pierre Corneille. Executed in 1718, the work follows the conventions of formal portraiture common in the early eighteenth century. Picart, a skilled engraver and illustrator, captures the subject within an oval frame, a technique frequently employed to lend a sense of permanence and dignity to the sitter. The portrait shows Corneille with the voluminous periwig characteristic of the period, his expression composed and direct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition incorporates symbolic elements associated with the theatre, reflecting Corneille's status as a playwright. Below the oval frame, masks and a trumpet are arranged, serving as visual shorthand for the dramatic arts. The use of cross-hatching and varied line weights demonstrates the technical precision required for copperplate engraving. The drapery surrounding the frame adds a sense of texture and depth to the overall design, while the inscription at the base provides biographical details, including the subject's birth and death dates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBernard Picart was active in both France and the Netherlands, gaining recognition for his meticulous approach to printmaking. His work often involved the documentation of historical figures and cultural practices. This portrait of Corneille is representative of the period's interest in classical literature and the celebration of intellectual figures. The print is a clear example of the formal portrait style that defined much of the visual culture of the era, prioritising clarity, balance, and symbolic representation. The monochromatic palette and the controlled application of shadow ensure that the focus remains on the likeness of the subject, while the surrounding motifs provide context for his professional life.\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\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" 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;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\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":"Bernard Picart","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358999941455,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58359011410255,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58359011443023,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58359011475791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58359011508559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58359011541327,"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":58359011574095,"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":58359011606863,"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":58359011639631,"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":58359011672399,"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":58359011705167,"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":58359011737935,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Pierre-Corneille_Poster_CompositorV1_1785520149858.jpg?v=1785520371","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/pierre-corneille-bernard-picart","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}