Cartouche
1646
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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 swirling, cloud-like shapes framed by wavy lines at the bottom. The top has a flat, empty space, while the sides curve inward like a border. The lines are dark and precise, almost like ink drawn on paper. The artist signed it as *F. Collignon fecit*, meaning he designed it. It’s made using a printmaking method where metal plates hold the ink. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints.
