{"product_id":"saint-james-the-lesser-zacharias-dolendo","title":"Saint James the Lesser - Zacharias Dolendo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed circular engraving of Saint James the Lesser by the Dutch master Zacharias Dolendo, showcasing the technical precision of late sixteenth-century printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis circular engraving by the Dutch artist Zacharias Dolendo depicts Saint James the Lesser, identified by the Latin inscription S. IACOBVS ALPHAI APOST. DICTVS ETIAM MINOR. Dolendo, active in the late sixteenth century, was a skilled engraver who worked within the stylistic conventions of Northern Mannerism. The composition is contained within a circular frame, a format frequently utilised for series of apostles or saints in print collections of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure of Saint James is presented in a dynamic, three-quarter profile. His gaze is directed upwards, suggesting a moment of spiritual contemplation or divine communication. The artist employs precise, rhythmic hatching to define the folds of the saint's heavy drapery and the texture of his beard. The musculature of the hands and the anatomical rendering of the neck and face demonstrate the technical rigour expected of a master engraver of this era. A staff, often associated with the iconography of Saint James, rests across his body, while a small book is visible near the lower edge of the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDolendo's approach to line work is disciplined, using varying densities of cross-hatching to create depth and shadow within the circular boundary. The background is rendered with a dark, dense cross-hatched pattern, which pushes the figure forward and creates a clear separation between the subject and the surrounding space. This print reflects the broader interest in religious iconography and the dissemination of devotional imagery through the medium of engraving in the Netherlands during the late Renaissance. The work is a clear example of the technical proficiency of the period, where the engraver's burin was used to achieve a high degree of detail and tonal variation on a copper plate.\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\/saint-judas-thadeus-agostino-carracci\" 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;\"\u003eSaint Judas Thadeus - Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-descent-of-the-holy-spirit-cornelis-cort\" 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 Descent of the Holy Spirit - Cornelis Cort — Cornelis Cort\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zacharias Dolendo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601400959311,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601404891471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601404924239,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58601404957007,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58601404989775,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58601405022543,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58601405055311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58601405088079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58601405120847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58601405153615,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58601405186383,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58601405219151,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-James-the-Lesser_Poster_CompositorV1_1788046678473.jpg?v=1788046893","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/saint-james-the-lesser-zacharias-dolendo","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}