Artwork
Border Illustration with the Ascension of Christ, Keys and Fish
Border Illustration with the Ascension of Christ, Keys and Fish is an ink print by the Baroque artist Netherlandish 17th Century. It dates from 1613 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Border Illustration with the Ascension of Christ, Keys and Fish is an engraving on laid paper, existing as a proof before letters. It features a framed empty space surrounded by angels and symbolic objects.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts four angels holding various objects, including a cross-topped staff, a boat, and a staff with keys. The empty central frame likely intended to be filled with an image of Christ's ascension, ties the surrounding elements to a biblical narrative about faith and salvation.
Technique & Style
The image was created through engraving, a process involving carving detailed designs into metal plates. This technique allowed for the production of intricate and precise compositions like Border Illustration with the Ascension of Christ, Keys and Fish.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist was born in the Netherlands in the early 1600s and made drawings and engravings.
