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Title Page for "The Capricci"

Edouard Eckman

1621

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Title Page for "The Capricci" is a 1621 ink by Edouard Eckman, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Edouard Eckman
When & what style?: 1621 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a woodcut on laid paper, featuring a title page with the words "Capricce de Diverse Figvres, Invenees par Iacqves Callot" and "Edovard Ecman Scvlpsit et Exc." The title is surrounded by an ornate frame with two figures on either side, and a crown at the top. The text is written in a formal, cursive font. The image is an allegory, with the title and figures suggesting a sense of grandeur and importance. The use of a crown and formal font adds to the sense of formality and luxury. This image is reminiscent of the work of artist Edouard Eckman.