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Title Page for Callot's "Various Italian Landscapes"

Attributed to François Collignon

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate decorative border. The image shows a detailed rectangular frame with elaborate embellishments, featuring a crest at the top center and intricate floral and scalloped motifs along the edges. The drawings within the frame highlight Renaissance-style elements, blending delicate leaf patterns and bead-like accents. The center of the border contains an empty space, likely intended for inscriptions or illustrations, with text indicating its association with Jacopo Callot.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1630
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
4961 × 2449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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