Vox Dei, by Thomas Scott

1624

Attributed to Crispijn de Passe I

Associated Names
Crispijn van de Passe I

Artist, Dutch, c. 1565 - 1637

The image shows a central figure with flowing hair and a beard, appearing ethereal and serene. The figure is standing or hovering in a divine position, with eyes gazing downward. The being is dressed in a robe and holds a triangular frame filled with illustrations and text. Various scenes within the frame depict figures in historical European attire. Surrounding the figure are intricate engravings, including clouds, allegorical figures, lion-like creatures, and a skeletal figure with text about death. The background features etched textures, enhancing a celestial theme.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17.6 × 13 cm (6 15/16 × 5 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.20

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1951.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65369342

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