Title Page
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
Title Page is a 1650 ink by Jean Lepautre, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a grand, empty room with tall columns and a fancy arched doorway in the back. People in old-fashioned clothes stand around, some walking toward the doorway while others chat in small groups. The walls are decorated with ornate carvings and two round portraits hang on the sides. Notice the tiny details in the shadows and textures—this print captures even the folds in the people’s clothes and the patterns on the floor. The artist used a method that lets ink hold onto fine lines, making everything look sharp and precise. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.
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