America
1592
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Theodor Galle
Theodor Galle (1571–1633) was an artist, born in Antwerp.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
America is a 1592 ink by Theodor Galle, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a bearded man in a long robe holding a staff, standing on the left side. Behind him are ships and a cross, while to the right, a bare-chested woman lounges under a tree, holding a basket of fruit. Animals and strange plants fill the background, with a volcano erupting in the distance. The word "AMERICA" at the bottom hints this isn’t just a landscape—it’s a symbolic scene. The ships and the woman might stand for discovery and nature, but the exact meaning isn’t clear just by looking. If this style intrigues you, check out engraving to see how artists carved these detailed lines.
Theodor Galle (1571–1633) was an artist, born in Antwerp.
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