Who painted Title Page?

Title Page was painted by Michel Dorigny in 1647.

Where can I see Title Page?

Title Page is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Title Page?

Title Page is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Title Page

Michel Dorigny , 1647

Title Page is an ink print by the Baroque artist Michel Dorigny. It dates from 1647 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

The text names a painter, Simon Vouet, and says this print was made in 1647 for a royal book of strange or fancy paintings.

This image is a black-and-white print showing two winged figures in mid-air. One holds a crown and a scepter, while the other looks upward with a staff. They’re framed by a decorative border with swirling lines and text.

The text names a painter, Simon Vouet, and says this print was made in 1647 for a royal book of strange or fancy paintings. The figures look powerful but also a bit dreamy.

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Overview

Title Page is a print created by Michel Dorigny in 1647, combining etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two winged figures in mid-air, one holding a crown and scepter, the other gazing upward with a staff. The image is framed by a decorative border with text that identifies the print's purpose: to introduce a collection of unusual paintings by Simon Vouet.

Technique & Style

The print's black-and-white design features swirling lines and ornate details, characteristic of Dorigny's work in etching and engraving. The figures are rendered with a sense of power and a dreamy quality.