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Title Page for "Nouvelles inventions de Cartouches"

Stefano Della Bella

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate cartouche featuring decorative elements. The cartouche displays text surrounded by a heavily adorned frame with two stylized creatures on either side and elaborate scrolling leaves or acanthus motifs. Above the cartouche, there is a helmet. The text within the cartouche appears to be an announcement or title in French, stating it is from 1647, with references to Paris. The intricate details and use of line work give it a sense of classical richness and opulence.

Artwork Details

Date
1647
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3028 × 4164 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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