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Title Page for Frederik de Marselaer, Legatvs

Cornelis Galle II

1666

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Title Page for Frederik de Marselaer, Legatvs is a 1666 ink by Cornelis Galle II, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Cornelis Galle II
When & what style?: 1666 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a black-and-white engraving showing three robed figures shaking hands at the center. Behind them, two winged angels hold up a crown and a staff. Below, a small scene shows cherubs playing near a wreath. The text in the middle reads about a "Legatus Frederici de Marselaer" and mentions Philip IV of Spain. The handshake looks like a symbolic gesture, maybe for peace or agreement. The cherubs and crown suggest this could be about power or leadership. Next, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed prints like this.