{"product_id":"risen-christ-between-saint-andrew-and-saint-longinus-andrea-mantegna","title":"Risen Christ between Saint Andrew and Saint Longinus - Andrea Mantegna","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful Renaissance engraving by Andrea Mantegna, depicting the Risen Christ flanked by Saint Andrew and Saint Longinus with sculptural precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Andrea Mantegna depicts the Risen Christ positioned between Saint Andrew and Saint Longinus. Mantegna, a master of the Italian Renaissance, utilised his technical skill to create a composition that mimics the sculptural quality of classical marble. The central figure of Christ stands with one hand raised in benediction, his anatomy rendered with precise, muscular definition. To his left, Saint Andrew leans against a large wooden cross, his expression one of quiet contemplation. To the right, Saint Longinus is depicted in Roman military attire, his hands clasped in prayer, with his helmet resting on the ground near his feet.\n\nMantegna was known for his interest in archaeology and the antique world, which informs the treatment of the drapery and the stoic, monumental nature of the figures. The engraving technique employs parallel hatching and cross-hatching to model form and suggest volume, a method that became a hallmark of his printmaking style. The background is kept relatively simple, allowing the viewer to focus on the interaction and physical presence of the three figures. The work reflects the artist's preoccupation with perspective and the human form, traits that defined his contributions to the Paduan school of painting. This print is a fine example of how Mantegna translated the rigour of his painted works into the medium of engraving, influencing generations of printmakers across Europe. The clarity of the line work and the balanced arrangement of the figures demonstrate the artist's command over the copper plate, resulting in a composition that remains clear and legible despite the density of the shading.\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\/landscape-with-a-couple-and-a-hurdy-gurdy-domenico-campagnola\" 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;\"\u003eLandscape with a Couple and a Hurdy-Gurdy - Domenico Campagnola — Domenico Campagnola\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-dream-of-human-life-nicolas-beatrizet\" 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;\"\u003eThe Dream of Human Life - Nicolas Beatrizet — Nicolas Beatrizet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andrea Mantegna","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58112840925519,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58112843776335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58112843809103,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Risen-Christ-between-Saint-Andrew-and-Saint-Longinus_Poster_CompositorV1_1782950892218.jpg?v=1782951085","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/risen-christ-between-saint-andrew-and-saint-longinus-andrea-mantegna","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}