{"product_id":"portret-van-anton-christoph-rechlinger-lucas-kilian","title":"Portret van Anton Christoph Rechlinger - Lucas Kilian","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Lucas Kilian, depicting the magistrate Anton Christoph Rechlinger within an ornate heraldic frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Lucas Kilian depicts Anton Christoph Rechlinger, a figure of authority in Augsburg. Kilian, a member of a prominent family of engravers, demonstrates his technical precision through the controlled use of hatching and cross-hatching to define the textures of the subject's clothing and the soft contours of his face. The portrait is contained within a formal oval frame, which is surrounded by elaborate cartouches and heraldic motifs. These decorative elements provide context regarding the subject's social standing and lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the conventions of seventeenth-century portraiture, where the subject is presented with a sense of gravity and composure. The ruff collar and the heavy chain worn by Rechlinger indicate his status, while the Latin inscription encircling the oval identifies his role as a duumvir, or magistrate, of the city. The surrounding ornamentation, including the small shields and scrollwork at the base, reflects the stylistic preferences of the period, which favoured a blend of classical structure and decorative flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKilian's work is notable for its clarity and the balance between the central figure and the surrounding frame. The engraving technique allows for a high degree of detail, from the individual hairs of the beard to the subtle shading on the fabric of the doublet. This print serves as a record of the visual culture of the era, capturing the formal attire and symbolic language used to represent civic leaders. The work remains a clear example of the high standards of printmaking practised in Augsburg during the early seventeenth century, demonstrating the skill required to translate painted portraiture into the medium of copperplate engraving.\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":"Lucas Kilian","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485109621071,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485156315471,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485156348239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485156381007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485156413775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485156446543,"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":58485156479311,"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":58485156512079,"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":58485156544847,"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":58485156577615,"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":58485156610383,"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":58485156643151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-Anton-Christoph-Rechlinger_Poster_CompositorV1_1786355889090.jpg?v=1786835028","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/portret-van-anton-christoph-rechlinger-lucas-kilian","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}