1626
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Title Page for Herman Hugo's "Obsidio Bredana" is a 1626 ink by Cornelis Galle I, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a title page for a book, with an oval in the center containing text. The text is written in Latin and includes the title "Obsidio Bredana" and the name "Philippi III." Above the oval, there's a coat of arms with a crown on top. Below the oval, a man and woman are sitting on either side of a pedestal, with the man holding a sword and the woman holding a shield. The title page is decorated with various symbols and motifs, including a winged figure at the top and a snake wrapped around the pedestal. The overall design is elaborate and ornate, with intricate details and patterns throughout. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Baroque movement, which is known for its dramatic and ornate designs.
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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