Title Page for Agostino Mascardi, Silvarium Libri IV
1622
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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
Title Page for Agostino Mascardi, Silvarium Libri IV is a 1622 ink by Theodor Galle, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image is a black-and-white engraving framed by decorative borders. On the left, a winged figure plays a lyre while standing on a pedestal. To the right, another figure holds a scroll and rests a hand on a broken column. At the top center, a crowned head peeks out from a wreath. The middle of the image is filled with Latin text in bold, centered letters. The text names a book—*Silvarium Libri IV*—dedicated to a cardinal. The broken column and scroll might hint at lost knowledge or time passing. Look up engraving to see how artists like Galle carved these detailed lines.
Theodor Galle (1571–1633) was an artist, born in Antwerp.
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