1613
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Border Illustration with Putti Holding the Attributes of the Passion is a 1613 ink by Cornelis Galle I, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a blank frame surrounded by detailed carvings. On each side, two chubby cherubs hold objects: one has a book and a scroll, the other a chalice and nails. Candlesticks with glowing flames sit at the bottom corners. Above the frame, a curtain frames a small table with a plate and a cup. The empty center might seem odd, but it’s meant to hold a painting. The tools and symbols around it point to religious themes. Want to see more? Look up engraving to learn how artists carve these fine details.
Cornelis Galle the Elder (1576 – 29 March 1650), a younger son of Philip Galle, was born at Antwerp in 1576, and was taught engraving by his father.
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