1632
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Title Page for M.C. Sarbievski, Lyricorum Libri IV is a 1632 ink by Cornelis Galle I, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows two draped figures kneeling on either side of a fancy pedestal. The pedestal holds a round mirror framed by a dome and crossed keys—like something you’d see on a coat of arms. One figure points toward the mirror while the other looks down, and both are surrounded by swirls, feathers, and flowers that fill the space. The dome and keys are symbols often linked to the Vatican. This print was made in 1632 as the title page for a book of poems, blending art and text in one image. Try looking up engraving to see how artists like this created detailed prints with just ink and metal.
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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