{"product_id":"the-flagellation-andrea-mantegna","title":"The Flagellation - Andrea Mantegna","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful Renaissance engraving by Andrea Mantegna, depicting the Flagellation of Christ with precise anatomical detail and classical architectural framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Andrea Mantegna depicts the biblical scene of the Flagellation of Christ. Mantegna, a master of the North Italian Renaissance, utilised his technical precision to create a composition defined by sculptural figures and architectural rigour. The central figure of Christ is bound to a classical column, surrounded by tormentors whose muscular forms reflect the artist's interest in classical antiquity and human anatomy.\n\nThe setting features a portico with Corinthian columns, which provides a sense of spatial depth. To the left, a figure wields a bundle of rods, while soldiers in Roman-style armour observe the scene. The background includes a distant, rocky terrain, a common element in Mantegna's work that adds a sense of scale to the narrative. The engraving technique is characterised by fine, parallel hatching, which models the musculature and textures of the clothing and stone surfaces.\n\nMantegna's approach to printmaking was highly influential during the fifteenth century. He treated the copper plate with the same attention to form and volume as he did his paintings. The figures appear as if carved from marble, possessing a weight and presence that command the viewer's attention. This print demonstrates the artist's ability to translate complex theological narratives into a clear, structured visual language. The composition is balanced, with the architectural elements framing the central action, ensuring that the focus remains on the figures. This work is a clear example of the technical and stylistic innovations that defined Mantegna's career in Mantua and beyond.\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\/landscape-with-a-couple-and-a-hurdy-gurdy-domenico-campagnola\" 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;\"\u003eLandscape with a Couple and a Hurdy-Gurdy - Domenico Campagnola — Domenico Campagnola\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naval-combat-michele-lucchese\" 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;\"\u003eNaval Combat - Michele Lucchese — Michele Lucchese\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andrea Mantegna","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58112850002255,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58112854032719,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58112854065487,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58112854098255,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58112854131023,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Flagellation_Poster_CompositorV1_1782951129104.jpg?v=1782951285","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/the-flagellation-andrea-mantegna","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}