{"product_id":"virgin-and-child-with-a-cross-meester-iam-van-zwoll","title":"Virgin and Child with a Cross - Meester IAM van Zwoll","description":"\u003cp\u003eA late fifteenth-century engraving by Meester IAM van Zwoll, depicting the Virgin Mary with the infant Christ holding a cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by the anonymous Dutch master known as Meester IAM van Zwoll depicts the Virgin Mary seated with the infant Christ. The child holds a large cross, a premonition of the Passion that informs the theological weight of the composition. The artist employs a precise, linear technique to define the heavy folds of the Virgin's drapery, which pools on the tiled floor. The floor itself is rendered with a rudimentary perspective, creating a shallow space that focuses the viewer's attention on the figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist, active in the late fifteenth century, is identified by the monogram IAM, often accompanied by a small saw, a visual pun on his name. His work is characterised by a distinct approach to form, where figures appear somewhat elongated and facial features are rendered with fine, deliberate strokes. The Virgin's expression is one of quiet contemplation, while the child's posture suggests a gentle interaction with the symbolic object he holds. The background remains plain, ensuring the narrative focus stays entirely on the interaction between mother and child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the print demonstrates the capabilities of late medieval engraving. The cross-hatching used to create shadows within the folds of the garments provides a sense of volume and weight. The tiled floor adds a geometric element that contrasts with the organic curves of the figures. This work is a representative example of the devotional prints produced in the Netherlands during this period, intended for private meditation. The clarity of the line work and the balanced arrangement of the figures reflect the technical standards of the time, providing a clear window into the devotional practices and artistic conventions of the late fifteenth-century Low Countries.\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":"Meester IAM van Zwoll","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58778021396815,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58778024345935,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58778024378703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58778024411471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58778024444239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58778024477007,"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":58778024509775,"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":58778024542543,"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":58778024575311,"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":58778024608079,"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":58778024640847,"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":58778024673615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Virgin-and-Child-with-a-Cross_Poster_CompositorV1_1789359624163.jpg?v=1789360167","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/virgin-and-child-with-a-cross-meester-iam-van-zwoll","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}