Balthasar Moncornet Remigio Cantagallina
Balthasar Moncornet and Remigio Cantagallina were artists active around 1600, establishing their careers during the early seventeenth century. Their surviving output, documented in museum collections, primarily consists of prints.
A total of 15 Balthasar Moncornet Remigio Cantagallina prints are represented in major institutional holdings, including the National Gallery of Art. The subject matter evident in their known works focuses heavily on classical and mythological narratives, suitable for the reproductive medium. Examples include the dramatic scenes Agamennone et Menelao argn condoti da Vulcano, Anfione Argon condotto da Mercurio, and Asterione Argonote condoti da Giove Fulmina. Other recorded prints, such as Atalata condoti da Diana and Barcha de Castor e Poluce, further underscore this thematic specialization. Due to their age and historical importance, these works are frequently found in the public domain, making them accessible to scholars and the general public, often as high-quality prints suitable for academic reference.
