1613
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Title Plate for SS. Apostolorvm Icones is a 1613 ink by Cornelis Galle I, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a black-and-white engraving inside a book. At the center is a woman’s face with wings, holding a cross at the top and a banner below. Around her are tools like a hammer, keys, and a spear. The words "SS. APOSTOLORVM ICONES" and "ANTVERPIAE" are printed at the bottom. The tools and cross suggest this might be about the apostles’ stories. The artist’s name, Cornelis Galle, is listed in small print. Want to see more? Look up engraving to learn how artists create detailed prints like this.
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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