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Surrounding this central scene are eight medallions, each containing a symbolic representation of the four Evangelists and the four Fathers of the Latin Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Evangelists are identified by their traditional attributes: the eagle for John, the ox for Luke, the lion for Mark, and the angel for Matthew. Interspersed among these are the four Church Fathers, shown in scholarly settings, engaged in study or writing. The entire arrangement is bound together by dense, scrolling foliage that fills the circular frame, demonstrating the artist's ability to manage complex, multi-layered visual information within a restricted space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster ES was a significant figure in the development of copperplate engraving. His work shows a transition from the earlier, simpler styles of the first half of the century toward a more refined use of hatching and cross-hatching to create volume and texture. The lines are fine and deliberate, allowing for the rendering of subtle details in the drapery of the figures and the organic forms of the surrounding plant life. This print reflects the period's interest in scholastic theology and the systematic organisation of religious imagery. The circular format, often used for designs intended for metalwork or decorative objects, suggests that this print may have served as a model for goldsmiths or other craftsmen of the era. The clarity of the line work and the balanced distribution of the figures demonstrate a high level of control over the burin, a hallmark of the artist's output during his active years in the Upper Rhine region.\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=\"\/sv\/products\/the-virtues-perseverantia-cornelis-cort\" 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 Virtues: Perseverantia - Cornelis Cort — Cornelis Cort\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/arabische-hoofdman-en-ruiter-abraham-de-bruyn\" 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;\"\u003eArabische hoofdman en ruiter - Abraham de Bruyn — Abraham de Bruyn\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Master ES","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58791291650383,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58791300268367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58791300301135,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58791300333903,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58791300366671,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58791300399439,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58791300432207,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58791300464975,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58791300497743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58791300530511,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58791300563279,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58791300596047,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/St_Poster_CompositorV1_1789498148313.jpg?v=1789498876","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/st-john-the-baptist-surrounded-by-the-evangelists-and-four-fathers-of-the-latin-church-master-es","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}