{"product_id":"the-bewitched-groom-hans-baldung","title":"The Bewitched Groom - Hans Baldung","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking 1544 woodcut by Hans Baldung depicting a fallen groom and a witch, capturing the dark folklore of the Northern Renaissance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eHans Baldung, often known as Grien, produced this woodcut in 1544. It remains one of the most enigmatic works of the Northern Renaissance. The composition depicts a groom lying unconscious on the floor of a stable, his body splayed in a foreshortened perspective. Beside him lies a pitchfork, suggesting his sudden collapse during routine work. Above him, a horse stands in a stall, while a witch appears in the upper right corner, holding a torch and casting a spell. \n\nThe imagery draws upon contemporary folklore regarding witchcraft and the supernatural. Baldung frequently explored themes of the occult, death, and the erotic, often using his prints to examine the anxieties of his era. The technical execution demonstrates his mastery of the woodcut medium, employing dense hatching to create volume and shadow. The contrast between the grounded, physical reality of the groom and the ethereal, malevolent presence of the witch creates a sense of unease. \n\nThis print is part of a broader interest in the grotesque and the uncanny that characterised much of Baldung's output. The inclusion of the artist's monogram, HB, at the bottom right confirms his authorship. The work invites viewers to consider the intersection of daily life and the irrational forces that were believed to govern the world in the sixteenth century. By placing the viewer at a low angle, Baldung forces an intimate encounter with the fallen figure, heightening the dramatic tension of the scene. The horse, often a symbol of untamed nature or passion, watches over the scene with a calm, almost detached expression, further adding to the mystery of the narrative.\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\/a-recumbent-bishop-and-six-mathematicians-hans-holbein-the-younger\" 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;\"\u003eA Recumbent Bishop and Six Mathematicians - Hans Holbein the Younger — Hans Holbein the Younger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-fox-and-time-turning-the-wheel-of-fortune-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;\"\u003eThe Fox and Time Turning the Wheel of Fortune - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Baldung Grien","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57904143106383,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57904152281423,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57904152314191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57904152346959,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57904152379727,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Bewitched-Groom_Poster_CompositorV1_1781284330171.jpg?v=1781284869","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/the-bewitched-groom-hans-baldung","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}