Title Page
1551
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1551
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Title Page is a 1551 ink by Etienne Delaune, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image is a black-and-white engraving framed like a shield. At the center is a round plaque with old-style writing: *"Stephanus de Laune inventor et excid ebat anno D. 1573 in Argentia."* On either side of the plaque stand two muscular, draped figures—one holding a scroll, the other a staff. Above them is a fancy crown of leaves and swirls, and below, more ornate designs fill the corners. The text on the plaque names the artist, Etienne Delaune, and the year 1573. This kind of detailed, symbolic imagery was common in Renaissance art to show skill and status. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like Delaune created intricate prints like this one.
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