Artwork
Title Page for Liutprand, Opera
Title Page for Liutprand, Opera is an ink print by the Baroque artist Cornelis Galle II. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This engraving on laid paper serves as a title page for the collected works of Liutprand.
About this work
Overview
This engraving on laid paper serves as a title page for the collected works of Liutprand. Created by Cornelis Galle II in 1640, it features a symbolic scene with allegorical figures and text.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a female figure on a pedestal holding a torch and scroll, flanked by two men. The scene is accompanied by a shipwreck image and Latin inscriptions. The woman likely represents an abstract concept, while the shipwreck may symbolize loss or salvation.
Technique & Style
The image was produced through engraving, a process involving cutting lines into a metal plate, which is then inked to create the print. This technique allows for detailed and intricate designs.
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