{"product_id":"st-martin-martin-schongauer","title":"St. Martin - Martin Schongauer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful late fifteenth-century engraving by Martin Schongauer, depicting the iconic moment of Saint Martin dividing his cloak for a beggar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin Schongauer, a master of the Northern Renaissance, produced this engraving during the late fifteenth century. The composition depicts Saint Martin of Tours in the act of dividing his cloak with a sword to clothe a beggar. Schongauer employs a sophisticated system of hatching and cross-hatching to define the forms, creating a sense of volume within the drapery and the figures. The saint stands with a gentle, contemplative expression, his posture balanced and elegant. The beggar, positioned at the lower right, provides a stark contrast in physical condition, rendered with a focus on anatomical detail that reflects the artist's keen observation of the human form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technical precision of the engraving demonstrates Schongauer's command over the copper plate. Every line serves a purpose, whether to suggest the texture of the fur-lined garment or the weathered skin of the beggar. The artist's monogram, M+S, is visible at the bottom centre, a mark that became widely recognised across Europe during this period. This work is representative of the shift in printmaking, where the medium moved from a purely functional tool for reproduction to a sophisticated art form capable of conveying complex narratives and emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchongauer was a significant figure in the development of German printmaking, influencing subsequent generations of artists, including Albrecht Dürer. His ability to combine naturalistic detail with a refined sense of composition allowed him to elevate the status of the engraving. This print offers a clear view into the aesthetic priorities of the late Gothic period, where religious themes were treated with both reverence and a growing interest in the physical reality of the world. The clarity of the lines and the balance of the figures remain a subject of study for those interested in the evolution of European graphic arts.\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":58455723540815,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455725605199,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455725637967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58455725670735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58455725703503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58455725736271,"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":58455725769039,"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":58455725801807,"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":58455725834575,"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":58455725867343,"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":58455725900111,"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":58455725932879,"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_1786248972126.jpg?v=1786490816","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/st-martin-martin-schongauer","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}