Artwork
Title Page
Title Page is an ink print by the Baroque artist Claes Jansz Visscher. It dates from 1612 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The etching 'Title Page' was created by Claes Jansz Visscher in 1612. It is a print that showcases Visscher's skill as a draughtsman, engraver, and publisher.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man with a scroll and staff under a tree, set against a village landscape. The Latin text references Pieter Bruegel, indicating the etching was made in tribute to one of Bruegel's paintings, offering a creative interpretation rather than a direct copy.
Technique & Style
Executed in etching, 'Title Page' demonstrates Visscher's proficiency in printmaking. The technique allowed for detailed work, as seen in the rendering of the village and the figure's attire.
Artist & collection
Artist
Claes Janszoon Visscher (1587 – 19 June 1652) was a Dutch Golden Age draughtsman, engraver, mapmaker, and publisher.
