Frontispiece for "The Combat at the Barrier"
1627
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1627
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows three robed women holding up a fancy shield with a coat of arms. The women stand on clouds, with one holding a harp and another a trumpet. Around them are swirls, leaves, and a cherub’s head below the shield. The background is dark with lots of carved-looking details. The shield’s design looks like a family crest, and the women might stand for ideas like fame or music. The text at the bottom is in French, but it’s hard to read without help. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists carve into metal to make prints.
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