{"product_id":"saint-deicolus-and-the-boar-johann-wolfgang-baumgartner","title":"Saint Deicolus and the Boar - Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Rococo pen and wash drawing depicting the legend of Saint Deicolus amidst a chaotic hunt, framed by an ornate, asymmetrical cartouche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner depicts the legend of Saint Deicolus, a seventh-century Irish monk who founded the monastery of Lure in France. The narrative focuses on the saint encountering a wild boar during a hunt. Baumgartner, a German artist active in Augsburg, employs the characteristic visual language of the Rococo period to frame this hagiographic scene. The composition is enclosed within a highly decorative, asymmetrical cartouche, a common device in eighteenth-century graphic arts that blends natural elements with ornamental flourishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is busy with activity. To the left, the saint stands in his monastic habit, gesturing towards the boar, which appears tamed by his presence. Surrounding them is a chaotic hunting party, complete with horses, hounds, and hunters wielding spears. The artist uses grey wash to create depth and shadow, giving the forest setting a sense of atmospheric density. The trees and foliage are rendered with fluid, calligraphic lines that guide the eye across the frame, while the figures are captured in dynamic, mid-action poses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaumgartner was known for his work in reverse glass painting and his prolific output of drawings for prints. This particular piece demonstrates his ability to manage complex, multi-figure compositions within a confined space. The contrast between the quiet, spiritual authority of the saint and the frantic energy of the hunters provides a clear thematic tension. The use of a monochromatic palette emphasises the draughtsmanship and the play of light across the forest floor. This print offers a view into the intersection of religious folklore and the decorative sensibilities of the mid-eighteenth century, reflecting the period's preference for theatricality and artful arrangement in both sacred and secular subjects.\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\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" 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;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/herders-in-a-landscape-jacques-philippe-le-bas\" 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;\"\u003eHerders in a Landscape - Jacques-Philippe Le Bas — Jacques-Philippe Le Bas\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58974163173711,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58974184833359,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58974184866127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58974184898895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58974184931663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58974184964431,"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":58974184997199,"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":58974185029967,"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":58974185062735,"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":58974185095503,"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":58974185128271,"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":58974185161039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-Deicolus-and-the-Boar_Poster_CompositorV1_1790860615144.jpg?v=1790861253","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/saint-deicolus-and-the-boar-johann-wolfgang-baumgartner","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}