L'invocation a l'amour
1766
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1766
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
L'invocation a l'amour is a 1766 ink by Carl Guttenberg, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a woman lying on her side, her body wrapped in flowing drapery. She’s reaching up toward a small figure perched on a ledge above her—maybe a winged being or a spirit. The background is dark and shadowy, with rough textures and a few scattered plants. The artist used a technique that creates smooth shading with tiny dots and lines. This isn’t a painting but a print, made by scratching into metal and inking it. Next, check out the technique: etching.
