Thesis
1640
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Bartolomeo Coriolano
Bartolomeo Coriolano (1630–1630) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Thesis is a 1640 ink by Bartolomeo Coriolano, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows two people kneeling on a rocky ground, each holding a sign with Latin words. One person points upward at two cherubs floating near a cloudy sky. The other cherub holds a scroll. In the background, there’s a small building with a tower and a few trees. The whole scene is shaded in dark and light tones, giving it a dramatic feel. The Latin on the signs reads *"Omnibus Idem"* and *"Noxia Innovaque"*—which roughly means "same for all" and "guilt and innocence." The artist used a mix of green and black ink to create depth, a technique called chiaroscuro. Next, look up technique: woodcut to see how this print was made.
Bartolomeo Coriolano (1630–1630) was an artist.
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