Who painted Title Plate for SS. Apostolorvm Icones?

Title Plate for SS. Apostolorvm Icones was painted by Cornelis Galle I in 1613.

Where can I see Title Plate for SS. Apostolorvm Icones?

Title Plate for SS. Apostolorvm Icones is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Title Plate for SS. Apostolorvm Icones?

Title Plate for SS. Apostolorvm Icones is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Title Plate for SS. Apostolorvm Icones

Cornelis Galle I , 1613

Title Plate for SS. Apostolorvm Icones is an ink print by the Baroque artist Cornelis Galle I. It dates from 1613 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. The Title Plate for SS.

About this work

Overview

The Title Plate for SS. Apostolorvm Icones is an engraving on laid paper created by Cornelis Galle the Elder in 1613. It serves as a title plate, likely for a collection of prints depicting the apostles.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving features a winged female figure holding a cross and banner, surrounded by various tools. These symbols may relate to the stories or martyrdoms of the apostles, suggesting the print's connection to a larger work about their lives or images.

Technique & Style

The print is executed in engraving, a technique that involves carving designs into a metal plate. Cornelis Galle the Elder, trained by his father Philip Galle and later in Rome, was known for his skill in this medium.

History & Provenance

Cornelis Galle the Elder, born in Antwerp in 1576, worked as both an engraver and printseller. After refining his skills in Rome, he returned to Antwerp and produced works based on his own designs and those of others.