{"product_id":"title-page-for-a-series-of-new-testament-scenes-abraham-bosse","title":"Title Page for a Series of New Testament Scenes - Abraham Bosse","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1635 etching by Abraham Bosse, serving as a title page for a New Testament series originally conceived by Jacques Callot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Abraham Bosse serves as the title page for a series of New Testament scenes. Produced in 1635, the work reflects the technical precision Bosse brought to the medium of printmaking. The composition is centred on a cartouche containing French text, which notes that the series was initiated by Jacques Callot, who was unable to complete the project before his death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design features a central oval frame surrounded by elaborate scrollwork and leather-like strapwork, a common decorative motif in seventeenth-century French print culture. At the top, a cherub head emerges from the foliage, while two crosses flank the sides, reinforcing the religious subject matter. The lower section includes the publication details, identifying Israel Henriet as the publisher in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBosse was a master of the etching needle, and his ability to render varying textures is evident here. The contrast between the smooth, curved surfaces of the cartouche and the hatched shadows provides a sense of depth. The lines are clean and controlled, demonstrating the artist's expertise in the craft of engraving and etching. This print is a fine example of the collaborative nature of print production during the period, where artists, publishers, and engravers worked together to bring religious and historical narratives to a wider audience. The work remains a clear record of the transition in artistic projects following the death of a major figure like Callot, preserving the intent of the original series while showcasing the technical skill of Bosse.\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\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" 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;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Abraham Bosse","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485166932303,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485170012495,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485170045263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485170078031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485170110799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485170143567,"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":58485170176335,"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":58485170209103,"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":58485170241871,"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":58485170274639,"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":58485170307407,"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":58485170340175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Title-Page-for-a-Series-of-New-Testament-Scenes_Poster_CompositorV1_1786356408673.jpg?v=1786835521","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/title-page-for-a-series-of-new-testament-scenes-abraham-bosse","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}