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This is a drawing of an ornate rectangular frame featuring various figures. The frame is intricately decorated with detailed images of figures in dynamic poses, intertwining with floral and vine motifs. Each side of the frame consists of figures in flowing garments, some holding musical instruments or engaging in conversation. The composition creates a sense of movement and storytelling around the central blank space. The detailed shading and line work suggest a high level of craftsmanship, emphasizing the depth and texture of the figures and leaves.
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This is a drawing of an ornate rectangular frame featuring various figures. The frame is intricately decorated with detailed images of figures in dynamic poses, intertwining with floral and vine motifs. Each side of the frame consists of figures in flowing garments, some holding musical instruments or engaging in conversation. The composition creates a sense of movement and storytelling around the central blank space. The detailed shading and line work suggest a high level of craftsmanship, emphasizing the depth and texture of the figures and leaves.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Border Illustration for the Missale Romanum: The Tree of Jesse

Theodor Galle after Sir Peter Paul Rubens

Date
1613
Medium
engraving on laid paper [proof before letters]
Classification
Print
Accession number
1996.78.38
Credit line
William B. O'Neal Fund
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
[Album of Engravings] [volume]

Subjects and terms

  • Netherlandish
  • plant
  • Mother and Child
  • Musical instrument
  • Figures
  • Frame
Provenance

Sir Edward Astley (1729-1802), Norfolk (Lugt 2774 on plate 14); Frank Linsly James (book plate dated 1881); (sale, London, Christie's, 26 June 1996, lot 206); purchased (via Artemis [David Carritt Limited]) by NGA, 1996.

NGA object ID 97202. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.