1628
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Title Page for Heribert Rosweyde's "Vitae Patrum" is a 1628 ink by Cornelis Galle I, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a group of figures gathered around a central scene. At the top, two bearded men stand on clouds, one holding a book, the other a scroll. Below them, a woman lies on a rock while a child sleeps nearby. Other figures kneel or stand around, some holding objects like books or staffs. The background includes trees and a rocky landscape, all drawn with fine lines. The text in the center is written in Latin, likely describing the book’s purpose. The artist used detailed shading to create depth, making the figures look three-dimensional despite the black-and-white lines. Look up engraving to see how artists create such precise images with just a burin.
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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