Artwork
Peleo et Talamone Argonauti condotti da Tetide
Peleo et Talamone Argonauti condotti da Tetide 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
Peleo et Talamone Argonauti condotti da Tetide is an etching on laid paper created by Balthasar Moncornet in 1634. The work is a print depicting a scene from classical mythology.
Subject & Meaning
The etching illustrates a mythological scene, drawing on classical sources for its narrative. Moncornet's work often featured prominent figures, and in this case, the subject is drawn from ancient mythology.
Technique & Style
The print showcases Moncornet's skill with etching, a technique involving scratching a design into a metal plate. The resulting image features fine lines and detailed textures, characteristic of the medium.
History & Provenance
Balthasar Moncornet, a French artist active in the 17th century, produced this etching. As a painter, engraver, and tapissier, Moncornet was known for his portraits and narrative works.
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.
