Quarts de plafons
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Quarts de plafons is a 1650 ink by Jean Lepautre, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows fancy designs on a ceiling. Swirls, leaves, and scrolls fill the space. The lines are dark and sharp, with lots of tiny dots for shading. Two small figures sit in the corners—one looks like a cherub, the other a winged creature. The artist used a method where ink is scratched into metal plates. This makes the lines look crisp and detailed. Check out etching to see how this technique works.
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