Asterione Argonote condoti da Giove Fulmina
1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Asterione Argonote condoti da Giove Fulmina is a 1634 ink by Balthasar Moncornet, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a wild mix of people and creatures. A fancy boat floats on clouds, packed with soldiers holding flags and spears. Above them, a winged figure rides a horse, pointing a staff at the sky. On the left, another figure stands on a cloud, holding a branch. At the top, a sun-like face glows with rays. The title at the bottom hints this is a story, not just a battle scene. The artist stacked symbols high—clouds, weapons, and gods—to show power and myth. Want to know more? Look up etching to see how artists like this made prints.
Balthasar Moncornet (1600, Rouen – 1668, Paris) was a French painter, engraver, and tapissier revered for his depictions of around 45 different prominent figures of the 17th century.
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