Artwork
Agamennone et Menelao argn condoti da Vulcano
Agamennone et Menelao argn condoti da Vulcano is an ink print by the Baroque artist Balthasar Moncornet. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Agamennone et Menelao argn condoti da Vulcano is an etching on laid paper created by Balthasar Moncornet in 1634. It depicts a scene from mythology.
Subject & Meaning
The etching shows Agamemnon and Menelaus, figures from ancient narratives, being led by Vulcan. The scene is set on a decorated ship, with the brothers standing at the forefront, accompanied by other figures.
Technique & Style
Moncornet employed etching on laid paper to produce the work, reflecting his skill as a printmaker. The technique allowed for detailed rendering of the ship and its occupants.
History & Provenance
Balthasar Moncornet, a French artist active in Paris from 1600 to 1668, created around 45 known portraits of prominent 17th-century figures, in addition to this etching.
Artist & collection
Artist
Balthasar Moncornet (1600, Rouen – 1668, Paris) was a French painter, engraver, and tapissier revered for his depictions of around 45 different prominent figures of the 17th century.
