Ignis (Fire)
1587
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Adriaen Collaert
Adriaen Collaert (1560–1618) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ignis (Fire) is a 1587 ink by Adriaen Collaert, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a muscular man with a wild beard, holding a flaming torch in one hand and a baby in the other. Around him, small figures—some winged, some holding tools—float in a circular frame. The sky is dramatic, with lightning and clouds, while the ground below has a temple and scattered ruins. The man looks like a god from old stories, but the artist used sharp lines and shading to make the scene feel alive. The Latin words at the bottom describe fire’s power. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this carved detailed images into metal.
Adriaen Collaert (1560–1618) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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