Les divers pourtraicts et figures I (Title Page)

c. 1600

Master AD

Associated Names
Master AD

Artist, French, active c. 1600

This image features a decorative title page surrounded by figures ornamented with foliage. The central focus is an intricately designed title plaque with elegant script detailing the work. Surrounding this text are depictions of cherubic figures enveloped in foliage, leaves, and flowers, displaying classical nudity and carrying branches adorned with leaves. The composition blends text and illustrative decoration, showcasing ornate historical book or manuscript cover aesthetics. The style resembles detailed engraving or etching techniques.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 5.1 × 13.7 cm (2 × 5 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.1.129

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Nagler Mon., no. 401

  • Series Title

    Les divers pourtraicts et figures: pl.1

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1858

  • Nagler, G.K. Die Monogrammisten und diejenigen bekannten und unbekannten Kunstler aller Schulen .... 5 vols. Munich: G. Franz, 1858-1879. Reprint. Munich: G. Hirth's Verlag, 1919.

Wikidata ID

Q65081095

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