Artwork
Title Page for Apostolicarvm PII Qvinti Pont. Max...
Title Page for Apostolicarvm PII Qvinti Pont. Max... is an ink print by the Baroque artist Netherlandish 17th Century. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This print is an engraving on laid paper, featuring a complex composition with various elements.
About this work
Overview
This print is an engraving on laid paper, featuring a complex composition with various elements.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a bearded figure, likely a representation of Pope Pius V, within an ornate frame, accompanied by a shield bearing Latin text that references a book of apostolic letters.
Technique & Style
The artist employed fine lines to achieve detailed shading and texture, characteristic of engraving techniques, and incorporated decorative elements such as swirls, leaves, and small faces around the central frame.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist was born in the Netherlands in the early 1600s and made drawings and engravings.
