{"product_id":"zeven-plagen-gerard-de-jode","title":"Zeven plagen - Gerard de Jode","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed sixteenth-century engraving by Gerard de Jode depicting the biblical scene of the seven plagues from the Book of Revelation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print by Gerard de Jode depicts a scene from the Book of Revelation, specifically focusing on the pouring of the seven vials of God's wrath. The composition is contained within a circular frame, a common device in sixteenth-century printmaking to focus the viewer's attention on the narrative action. Angels are shown descending from the heavens, each holding a vessel from which they pour divine judgement upon the earth. Below, a dragon is depicted expelling frogs, a direct reference to the sixteenth verse of the sixteenth chapter of Revelation, which is also inscribed in Latin at the base of the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Jode, a prominent cartographer and printmaker based in Antwerp, utilised the precision of engraving to capture the dramatic tension of the biblical text. The figures are rendered with the characteristic anatomical focus of the period, while the dragon serves as a symbolic representation of malevolence. The inclusion of Latin text beneath the image provides the theological context for the visual elements, ensuring the viewer understands the specific apocalyptic event being portrayed. The work reflects the broader interest in moralising and religious imagery that permeated the artistic output of the Low Countries during the late sixteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the technical skill required for copperplate engraving, with fine lines used to create shading and texture. The circular format is balanced by decorative corner elements, typical of the ornamental style favoured by print publishers of the era. This piece offers a clear window into the intersection of religious devotion and print culture in the early modern period, providing a visual interpretation of complex theological concepts for a contemporary audience. The clarity of the line work and the structured arrangement of the figures demonstrate the systematic approach to narrative illustration that defined de Jode's workshop.\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\/pine-tree-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;\"\u003ePine Tree - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-transfiguration-of-christ-albrecht-altdorfer\" 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 Transfiguration of Christ - Albrecht Altdorfer — Albrecht Altdorfer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gerard de Jode","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415323545935,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415333409103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415333441871,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415333474639,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58415333507407,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415333540175,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415333572943,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58415333605711,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415333638479,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415333671247,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58415333704015,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415333736783,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Zeven-plagen_Poster_CompositorV1_1786132902253.jpg?v=1786133031","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/zeven-plagen-gerard-de-jode","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}