Reale dell'Armata di Argonuti con da Minerves
1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Reale dell'Armata di Argonuti con da Minerves is a 1634 ink by Balthasar Moncornet, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a large, ornate ship with a prominent figurehead of a woman. The ship is adorned with intricate carvings and features a large sail. A group of people are gathered on the deck, some of whom appear to be armed. In the background, there are other ships visible on the water. The ship's design and the figures on board suggest a sense of grandeur and importance. The level of detail in the carvings and the depiction of the figures implies a high level of craftsmanship. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artists who specialized in etching, a technique that involves using acid to create detailed designs on metal plates.
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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