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Ornamental Panel Surmounted by an Eagle and the Motto NATOS ET NOSTRA TUEMUR
Ornamental Panel Surmounted by an Eagle and the Motto NATOS ET NOSTRA TUEMUR 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:in upper image on banner: NATOS ET NOSTRA TVEMVR; below image in plate: Sim. Voüet In. 7 M. Dorigny Sc.
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Overview
Ornamental Panel Surmounted by an Eagle and the Motto NATOS ET NOSTRA TUEMUR is a print created by Michel Dorigny in 1647 using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a central shield topped by an eagle, surrounded by twisting vines and scrollwork, with a banner bearing the Latin motto NATOS ET NOSTRA TUEMUR. The imagery conveys themes of power and protection, characteristic of Baroque art.
Technique & Style
The work showcases the artist's use of etching to achieve intricate lines and textures, creating depth in a black-and-white composition. The detailed rendering is typical of the Baroque style, which often emphasized elaborate ornamentation.
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