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Title Page for Ludovicus Blosius, Opera

Cornelis Galle I after Sir Peter Paul Rubens

National Gallery of Art

This is an image of a painting in the style of Albrecht Dürer. In the painting, there are several figures gathered around a large open book. The central focus features two seated figures surrounded by light. They are elevated above the other figures, which include cherubs in the top left corner and other figures below the central duo. The setting is detailed, including elements like halos and a glowing light behind the central figures. Another detail is a small lion at the feet of one of the figures. The scene conveys movement and a sense of acknowledgment typical of religious artwork.

Artwork Details

Date
1632
Medium
engraving on laid paper [proof before letters, those added in pen and brown ink]
Dimensions
7002 × 9423 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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