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This is a drawing of an ornamental frame. The center is blank while the surrounding artwork is intricate. At the top, there is a bird with outstretched wings, decorative patterns, and a winged figure. On the sides, there are classical figures wearing flowing garments. At the bottom, human figures are arranged horizontally, with one appearing to rest a head on hand. The word "CORPORA" is written in a decorative cartouche at the base of the frame.
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This is a drawing of an ornamental frame. The center is blank while the surrounding artwork is intricate. At the top, there is a bird with outstretched wings, decorative patterns, and a winged figure. On the sides, there are classical figures wearing flowing garments. At the bottom, human figures are arranged horizontally, with one appearing to rest a head on hand. The word "CORPORA" is written in a decorative cartouche at the base of the frame.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Border Illustration with Heaven and Hell "Corpora S.S."

Netherlandish 17th Century

Date
1613/1646
Medium
engraving on laid paper [proof before letters]
Classification
Print
Accession number
1996.78.43
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

  • Angel
  • Netherlandish
  • Death
  • Nude
  • 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 97207. 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.