Title Page for Ludovicus Blosius, Opera
1632
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1632
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Title Page for Ludovicus Blosius, Opera is a 1632 ink by Cornelis Galle I, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a busy scene with two groups of figures. At the top, a woman and a child sit on clouds, surrounded by angels playing instruments and holding musical tools. Below, three robed men kneel around a book, pointing at it as if discussing its contents. The sky is bright with rays of light, and the whole scene feels dramatic and crowded. Notice the tiny handwritten text in the middle—it’s a dedication written in later ink, almost like a signature added after the engraving was made. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists used sharp tools to create detailed prints like this one.
