{"product_id":"st-john-the-baptist-martin-schongauer","title":"St. John the Baptist - Martin Schongauer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful fifteenth-century engraving by Martin Schongauer, depicting St. John the Baptist with characteristic technical precision and fine line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin Schongauer, a master of the Northern Renaissance, produced this engraving of St. John the Baptist during the latter half of the fifteenth century. As one of the most influential printmakers of his era, Schongauer refined the technique of copperplate engraving, allowing for a level of detail and tonal variation that had previously been difficult to achieve. This work displays his characteristic precision, particularly in the rendering of the saint's curly hair and the texture of the animal skin garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure of St. John stands in a contrapposto pose, his weight shifted to one leg, which provides a sense of natural movement. He holds a book upon which a lamb rests, a traditional iconographic attribute representing the Agnus Dei. The saint's expression is contemplative, his gaze directed slightly away from the viewer. Schongauer uses a system of fine, parallel hatching and cross-hatching to define the folds of the heavy drapery, creating volume and depth without the use of colour. The background remains plain, which directs the viewer's attention entirely to the figure and his symbolic burden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchongauer's signature, the M+S monogram, appears at the base of the composition. This mark became a standard for quality in the print market of the time. The clarity of the lines and the balance of the composition demonstrate the technical rigour that Schongauer brought to the medium. His work influenced many subsequent artists, including Albrecht Dürer, who sought to emulate the technical mastery seen in these early engravings. This print offers a clear view into the aesthetic priorities of the late fifteenth century, where technical control and theological clarity were held in high regard. The paper and ink contrast creates a stark, monochromatic image that retains its visual impact centuries after its creation.\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\/the-sixth-angel-sounds-the-trumpet-gerard-de-jode\" 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 Sixth Angel Sounds the Trumpet - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/virgin-sitting-by-a-wall-albrecht-durer\" 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;\"\u003eVirgin Sitting by a Wall - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Martin Schongauer","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455723573583,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455728324943,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455728357711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58455728390479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58455728423247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58455728456015,"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":58455728488783,"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":58455728521551,"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":58455728554319,"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":58455728587087,"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":58455728619855,"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":58455728652623,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/St_Poster_CompositorV1_1786249107055.jpg?v=1786490817","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/st-john-the-baptist-martin-schongauer","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}