Design for a Fan: Courtly Figures in a Landscape
1601
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1601
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Design for a Fan: Courtly Figures in a Landscape is a 1601 ink by Noël Cochin, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image is a black-and-white scene framed like a decorative fan. It shows a busy outdoor gathering near water, with trees and a distant town. People in old-fashioned clothes—some standing, some walking—fill the scene, while a few children play in the foreground. The edges of the picture curl outward like fan leaves, with swirls and scrollwork framing the whole thing. The artist used fine lines to show details, like the folds in clothing or the leaves on the trees. The crowd feels lively, but everyone is drawn with careful, precise strokes. If you like this style, check out etching next to see how artists create these sharp, detailed prints.
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