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Ornamental Panel Surmounted by a Bust of a Woman and Two Putti with Flaming Trumpets

Michel Dorigny , 1647

Ornamental Panel Surmounted by a Bust of a Woman and Two Putti with Flaming Trumpets, by Michel Dorigny, ink, 1647
Ornamental Panel Surmounted by a Bust of a Woman and Two Putti with Flaming Trumpets, by Michel Dorigny, ink, 1647

Ornamental Panel Surmounted by a Bust of a Woman and Two Putti with Flaming Trumpets is an ink print by the Baroque artist Michel Dorigny. It dates from 1647 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

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Inscribed:below image in plate: Sim. Voüet In. 14 M. Dorigny Sc.

About this work

Overview

Ornamental Panel Surmounted by a Bust of a Woman and Two Putti with Flaming Trumpets is a print created by Michel Dorigny in 1647 using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print features an ornate frame with a woman's bust at the top, accompanied by cherubs holding flaming trumpets and intricate scrollwork. A smaller, framed scene of a columned building and tree is set within the larger design.

Technique & Style

Dorigny's use of etching and engraving achieves a high level of detail, with textures such as the cherubs' wings and flames rendered in a lifelike manner. The style is characteristic of 17th-century decorative prints, which often featured elaborate designs and intricate details.

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Artist & collection

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Ornamental Panel Surmounted by a Bust of a Woman and Two Putti with Flaming Trumpets?

Ornamental Panel Surmounted by a Bust of a Woman and Two Putti with Flaming Trumpets was painted by Michel Dorigny in 1647.

Where can I see Ornamental Panel Surmounted by a Bust of a Woman and Two Putti with Flaming Trumpets?

Ornamental Panel Surmounted by a Bust of a Woman and Two Putti with Flaming Trumpets is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Ornamental Panel Surmounted by a Bust of a Woman and Two Putti with Flaming Trumpets?

Ornamental Panel Surmounted by a Bust of a Woman and Two Putti with Flaming Trumpets is associated with Baroque.