{"product_id":"the-risen-christ-between-st-andrew-and-longinus-andrea-mantegna","title":"The Risen Christ between St Andrew and Longinus - Andrea Mantegna","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterful Renaissance engraving by Andrea Mantegna, featuring the Risen Christ flanked by Saint Andrew and Saint Longinus, rendered with precise, sculptural line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Andrea Mantegna depicts the Risen Christ standing at the centre, flanked by Saint Andrew on the left and Saint Longinus on the right. Mantegna, a master of the Italian Renaissance, utilised the medium of engraving to achieve a sculptural quality in his figures. The composition is balanced and formal, reflecting the artist's interest in classical antiquity and human anatomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrist is shown with his right hand raised in a gesture of blessing, while his left hand holds a tall staff topped with a cross. Saint Andrew leans against a large cross, his expression solemn and contemplative. On the opposite side, Saint Longinus is depicted in armour, his hands clasped in prayer. The figures are rendered with precise, parallel hatching lines that define the musculature and the folds of their garments. This technique creates a sense of volume and weight, characteristic of Mantegna's approach to printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background is relatively sparse, allowing the viewer to focus on the interaction between the three figures. The architectural elements, such as the base upon which Christ stands, are drawn with a clear perspective. Mantegna's work in engraving was highly influential during his lifetime, as it allowed his compositions to reach a wider audience beyond the patrons of his paintings. This print demonstrates his ability to translate the monumentality of his fresco work into the smaller, more portable format of the copperplate engraving. The attention to detail in the armour of Longinus and the drapery of the robes shows the technical rigour that defined his career in Mantua. This piece remains a significant example of early Italian printmaking, capturing the gravity and technical precision associated with the artist's output.\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-lamentation-marcantonio-raimondi\" 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 Lamentation by Marcantonio Raimondi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/holy-family-with-st-elizabeth-and-the-infant-st-john-the-baptist-giovanni-antonio-da-brescia\" 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;\"\u003eHoly Family with St. Elizabeth and the Infant St. John the Baptist by Giovanni Antonio da Brescia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/andrea-mantegna\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAndrea Mantegna artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andrea Mantegna","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59485344432463,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59485344465231,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59485344497999,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59485344530767,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59485344563535,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59485344596303,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59485344629071,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59485344661839,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59485344694607,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59485344727375,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59485344760143,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59485344792911,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Risen-Christ-between-St-Andrew-and-Longinus_Poster_CompositorV1_1794534650648.jpg?v=1794534686","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/the-risen-christ-between-st-andrew-and-longinus-andrea-mantegna","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}