Cornelis Galle II

Netherlandish, 1615 - 1678

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This is a drawing depicting an elaborate classical scene with allegorical figures and a monument. In the composition, there is a central female figure adorned with a crown, flanked by two figures next to a large inscribed stone plaque. Each of these two figures holds a staff or scepter. Above them, an eye emanates rays of light, watched over by winged cherubs. At the bottom, there is a relief with five cherubs. Ornate detailing surrounds the figures, including garlands and classical architectural elements.
Cornelis Galle II, Title Page for Frederik de Marselaer, Legatvs, 1666, engraving on laid paper, William B. O'Neal Fund, 1996.78.15

Title Page for Frederik de Marselaer, Legatvs

Cornelis Galle II · 1666 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1996.78.15
This is a drawing of an allegorical scene. In the center, there is a figure who is crowned and flanked by two other figures on pedestals. On the left, a figure in ancient armor holds a spear with a plumed helmet. On the right, a draped figure holds a caduceus and wears a winged hat. Above them are two winged beings surrounding the central figure and an eye symbol. Below, there is a cartouche with ornate decorations and cherubic figures dancing in a circle. The drawing is done in a detailed, classical style with fine lines and shading.
Cornelis Galle II, Title Page for Frederik de Marselaer, Legatvs, 1666, engraving on laid paper [proof before letters], William B. O'Neal Fund, 1996.78.16

Title Page for Frederik de Marselaer, Legatvs

Cornelis Galle II · 1666 · engraving on laid paper [proof before letters] ·  Accession ID  1996.78.16
This is a drawing of a mythological or allegorical scene. The scene features various figures of different ages engaged in activities around a central structure resembling an ornate draped curtain held up by columns. There is a celestial element shining down from the top, and an emblem or coat of arms held by winged figures at the very top. The figures are dressed in flowing robes and interact with each other and objects such as a globe and a staff. The composition is rich with symbolism, typical of artwork focused on narrative depth and storytelling.
Cornelis Galle II, Title Page for G. de St. Vincent, Opus Geometricum Quadraturae Circuli, 1647, engraving on laid paper [proof before letters], William B. O'Neal Fund, 1996.78.19

Title Page for G. de St. Vincent, Opus Geometricum Quadraturae Circuli

Cornelis Galle II · 1647 · engraving on laid paper [proof before letters] ·  Accession ID  1996.78.19
The image shows a detailed engraving of several figures in a dramatic setting. In the center, a bearded, muscular man sits on a rock, raising one arm upward and looking outward. Surrounding him are several clothed figures: one to his right appears concerned, one to his left is engaged in conversation, and a woman sits on the far right. The background features dramatic clouds, light beams, and castle-like structures. In the lower portion, two cherubs hold shields, flanking an archway with a blank area.
Cornelis Galle II, Title Page for Balthasar Cordier, Iob Elvcidatvs, 1646, engraving on laid paper [proof before letters], William B. O'Neal Fund, 1996.78.33

Title Page for Balthasar Cordier, Iob Elvcidatvs

Cornelis Galle II · 1646 · engraving on laid paper [proof before letters] ·  Accession ID  1996.78.33
This is a drawing of a classical illustration within a book page. The central figure is gesturing upwards, surrounded by others in varying postures. The central figure is seated on a rock and is partially clothed. Two other figures are standing to the left, while another figure sits to the right. The scene features dark clouds, light shining from above, and architectural structures in the background. Cherubic figures are depicted below, holding symbols and scrollwork around a text panel.
Cornelis Galle II, Title Page for Balthasar Cordier, Iob Elvcidatvs, 1646, engraving on laid paper, William B. O'Neal Fund, 1996.78.32

Title Page for Balthasar Cordier, Iob Elvcidatvs

Cornelis Galle II · 1646 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1996.78.32
The image shows a scene with various human figures. In the center, a seated woman holds a child on her lap. Surrounding them are figures with angelic features, some playing musical instruments. The people are dressed in classical robes. A male figure with a beard stands to the left, while another kneeling figure in armor holds a banner to their right. Two cherubic figures flank the top of the image. The background shows clouds. The platform where the central figures sit has a relief depicting smaller figures. The scene is framed within an ornate border on an off-white page.
Cornelis Galle II, Title Page for B. De Los Rios, De Hierarchia Mariana Libri Sex, 1641, engraving on laid paper [proof before letters], William B. O'Neal Fund, 1996.78.35

Title Page for B. De Los Rios, De Hierarchia Mariana Libri Sex

Cornelis Galle II · 1641 · engraving on laid paper [proof before letters] ·  Accession ID  1996.78.35
This is a drawing of an allegorical scene featuring classical figures and ornate heraldic elements surrounding a central column containing text. The image showcases a detailed composition where a seated female figure is placed atop a grand pedestal with flowing garments, holding a torch and an orb. She is accompanied by various mythological and symbolical figures, such as a muscular man with a cross and a male figure in a robe gesturing upwards. Shields, flowing banners, and floral decorations enrich the scene, while a rectangular base with engravings adds another layer of intricate detail. The setting evokes themes of knowledge, enlightenment, and possibly honor or memory, indicated by the textual inscriptions and decorative motifs representative of classical art styles and scholarly publications.
Cornelis Galle II, Title Page for Liutprand, Opera, 1640, engraving on laid paper, William B. O'Neal Fund, 1996.78.49

Title Page for Liutprand, Opera

Cornelis Galle II · 1640 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1996.78.49
This is an image of a figure standing on a pedestal surrounded by other figures and heavenly icons. The central figure holds a book and a staff, positioned on a pedestal, and is flanked by a group of seated figures. Above the central figure, celestial beings and clouds are depicted. The composition suggests a religious or historical gathering. The surrounding figures have detailed expressions and ornamental robes.
Cornelis Galle II, Title Page for Dommo Benedicto Haeftano's S. Benedictvs Illvstratvs, engraving on laid paper [proof before letters], William B. O'Neal Fund, 1996.78.20

Title Page for Dommo Benedicto Haeftano's S. Benedictvs Illvstratvs

Cornelis Galle II · engraving on laid paper [proof before letters] ·  Accession ID  1996.78.20
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Virgin and Child, with Saint John Lying in front with a Lamb

Cornelis Schut I, Cornelis Galle II, Remoldus Eynhoudts, Various Artists, Jan Witdoeck · etching and engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1973.62.75