Cartouche
1646
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1646
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cartouche is a 1646 ink by François Collignon, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows two large, swirling clouds with dramatic, wavy edges. Below them, a flat base looks like a stage or ledge. The lines are dark and scratchy, with lots of movement in the clouds. Tiny puffs of smaller clouds float around the sides. The artist used a technique where ink is scratched into metal plates to create these bold lines. This style was common in the 1600s. Check out etching to see how artists like this made prints.
