Meleagro et Tideo Argonotes condotti da Cupido
1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Meleagro et Tideo Argonotes condotti da Cupido is a 1634 ink by Balthasar Moncornet, a Baroque work, depicting Longboat, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows two figures, Meleagro and Tideo, being led by Cupido. They are surrounded by intricate details. The scene is quite crowded, with many elements competing for attention. The artist's use of lines and shading creates a sense of depth. The work is an etching, which is a technique where a design is cut into a metal plate. The etching technique allows for fine details and textures. It's interesting to see how the artist used this method to create the scene. To learn more about this technique, look up the technique: etching.
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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