Barcha di musici rapra Clauco dio Marino e Tritoni
1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Barcha di musici rapra Clauco dio Marino e Tritoni is a 1634 ink by Balthasar Moncornet, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a wild, crowded scene with musicians, sea creatures, and a mix of human and mythical figures. At the top, a winged figure plays a trumpet while riding a swirling cloud. Below, a ship packed with musicians and animals floats on chaotic waves. The whole image feels busy and dramatic, with lots of swirling lines and movement. The title hints this might be a story about music and the sea gods. The artist used sharp lines to create a sense of energy and chaos, which was common in Baroque art. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
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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