{"product_id":"the-arrest-of-christ-zacharias-dolendo","title":"The Arrest of Christ - Zacharias Dolendo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 16th-century engraving by Zacharias Dolendo depicting the dramatic arrest of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Zacharias Dolendo depicts the arrest of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane. Dolendo, a Dutch printmaker active during the late sixteenth century, demonstrates the technical precision characteristic of the period. The composition focuses on the central figure of Christ, surrounded by soldiers in contemporary armour, while a figure in the foreground holds a lantern to illuminate the scene. The dramatic use of light and shadow, or chiaroscuro, creates a sense of urgency and tension within the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDolendo was influenced by the works of Jacques de Gheyn II, and this print reflects the stylistic conventions of Northern Mannerism. The figures are rendered with elongated proportions and expressive gestures, typical of the era's approach to biblical subjects. The cross-hatching and fine line work demonstrate the artist's control over the copper plate, allowing for a range of tones that define the rocky terrain and the metallic surfaces of the soldiers' gear. The inclusion of a lantern as a primary light source provides a focal point for the viewer's eye, drawing attention to the interaction between the captors and the central figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a piece of religious iconography, the work captures a moment of high drama. The soldier on the left, wielding a sword, adds to the sense of conflict, while the surrounding figures contribute to the crowded, chaotic atmosphere of the arrest. This print serves as an example of how Dutch engravers of the time adapted classical and Italianate influences to suit the tastes of the Northern European market. The attention to detail, from the texture of the clothing to the expressions on the faces of the participants, reveals the high level of craftsmanship expected of professional printmakers in the Netherlands during this period.\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 \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601240199503,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601246785871,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601246818639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58601246851407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58601246884175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58601246916943,"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":58601246949711,"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":58601246982479,"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":58601247015247,"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":58601247048015,"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":58601247080783,"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":58601247113551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Arrest-of-Christ_Poster_CompositorV1_1788043232222.jpg?v=1788043490","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/the-arrest-of-christ-zacharias-dolendo","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}