Artwork
Title Page
Title Page 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
Title Page is an etching on laid paper created by Balthasar Moncornet in 1634. Moncornet was a French artist known for his portraits and other works.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts two winged female figures supporting a shield bearing a coat of arms, with one holding a spear and the other a bow. The accompanying text references a royal wedding celebration in Florence, suggesting the figures may be allegorical representations of victory or power.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in etching, a printmaking technique common during the period, on laid paper, a typical medium for prints at the time.
History & Provenance
Balthasar Moncornet, born in Rouen in 1600, was active in Paris as a painter, engraver, and tapestry maker until his death in 1668, producing around 45 portraits during his career.
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.
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