Artwork
Signorum Veterum Icones
Signorum Veterum Icones is an ink print by the Baroque artist Willem Doudijns. It dates from 1670 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
These statues were prized for how they showed the human body, folds in cloth, and dramatic poses.
This is a set of etched prints called *Signorum Veterum Icones*. It’s from the Dutch Golden Age, made by Willem Doudijns between 1665 and 1675. Each print shows classical sculptures from Dutch and Italian collections.
The prints were made so artists could study ancient statues up close. These statues were prized for how they showed the human body, folds in cloth, and dramatic poses.
Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum if you want to see more prints like this.
Overview
Signorum Veterum Icones is a collection of 100 etched prints created by Willem Doudijns between 1665 and 1675.
Subject & Meaning
The prints depict classical sculptures from Dutch and Italian collections, showcasing various viewpoints of significant ancient statues. These works were valued for their representation of human anatomy, drapery, and poses.
Technique & Style
The suite is characterized by its use of etching, a technique that allowed for detailed renderings of the sculptures.
Context
Produced during the Dutch Golden Age, Signorum Veterum Icones catered to artists seeking to study ancient statues up close, facilitating a deeper understanding of classical art.
Artist & collection
