Artwork
Saint Egidius and a Doe
Saint Egidius and a Doe is an ink print by the Baroque artist Balthasar Moncornet. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the Rosenwald Collection.
About this work
Overview
The engraving 'Saint Egidius and a Doe' is a 17th-century work by French artist Balthasar Moncornet, created in 1634.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts Saint Egidius in contemplation with a doe, a symbol of gentleness and divine presence in Christian iconography, alongside a cross and a church in the background.
Technique & Style
Moncornet's engraving employs cross-hatching and lines to achieve texture and depth, with shading used to create volume in the figures and landscape, characteristic of the Baroque style.
Context
The work reflects the artistic and religious themes of its time, blending skillful representation with spiritual subject matter typical of the era.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
