Capitana del Armata de Colco
1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Capitana del Armata de Colco is a 1634 ink by Balthasar Moncornet, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a busy ship with lots of people on deck. The ship’s name, *Capitana del Armata de Colco*, is written below it. Sailors are working with ropes, guns, and flags—one figure stands tall at the front holding a flagpole. The ship looks detailed, with carved decorations and a fancy stern. The title suggests this ship was important, maybe a flagship. The style is dramatic, with swirling smoke and clouds adding to the action. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made precise 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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