Twee engelen naast een cartouche met titel by Jean Lepautre

Twee engelen naast een cartouche met titel 1652 - 1661

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print, engraving

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allegory

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baroque

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print

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figuration

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history-painting

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engraving

Dimensions: height 167 mm, width 267 mm

Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain

This print, "Two Angels Beside a Cartouche with Title," was created by Jean Lepautre in the 17th century. The work features an elaborate, symmetrical design dominated by ornate details and allegorical figures. The composition centers around a decorative cartouche, flanked by two seated angels whose wings mirror each other, creating balance. Above, cherubic figures adorn a heraldic shield, further emphasizing symmetry. Note how Lepautre's intricate lines and textures create a visually rich surface, typical of Baroque art. The formal arrangement suggests the hierarchical structure of the era, where religious and aristocratic symbols were paramount. Yet, the profusion of ornament and the dynamic poses of the figures also hint at the Baroque's interest in movement and emotion. The image is not just decorative; it's a structured statement about power, divinity, and the aesthetic values of its time.

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