Michel Dorigny; Simon Vouet

Michel Dorigny and Simon Vouet are identified artists whose activities in printmaking date to 1647. Their legacy is preserved through graphic works that document the decorative and ornamental styles of the mid-17th century. Fifteen of their prints are represented in major institutional holdings, establishing their importance in the history of design and etching. The National Gallery of Art preserves a significant selection of these museum-quality prints within its collection.

Their output focused heavily on illustrative and ornamental subjects, often detailing complex decorative panels incorporating figures, flora, and architectural elements. Cataloged works include the Frontispiece and several specific decorative compositions, such as Ornamental Panel Surmounted by Two Putti and a Vase, Ornamental Panel Surmounted by a Basket of Flowers and a Garland, and Ornamental Panel Surmounted by a Basket of Flowers with Cupid and Hymen. Their sophisticated use of allegorical figures and structural motifs is further exemplified by the work titled Ornamental Panel Surmounted by a Bust of a Woman and Two Putti with Flaming Trumpets. The historical nature of these detailed Michel Dorigny; Simon Vouet prints means that many of these high-quality prints are now in the public domain, providing valuable access for scholarly study and general appreciation.