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Title Page, by Michel Dorigny, ink, 1647

Title Page

Michel Dorigny

1647

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Title Page is a 1647 ink by Michel Dorigny, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Michel Dorigny
When & what style?
1647 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a black-and-white print showing two winged figures in mid-air. One holds a crown and a scepter, while the other looks upward with a staff. They’re framed by a decorative border with swirling lines and text. The text names a painter, Simon Vouet, and says this print was made in 1647 for a royal book of strange or fancy paintings. The figures look powerful but also a bit dreamy. If you like this style, check out etching to see how artists create detailed prints like this.

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