Title Page to Sir Walter Raleigh, History of the World

published 1652

Renold Elstrack

Associated Names
Renold Elstrack

Artist, English, 1571 - 1625

This is an image depicting an allegorical scene with several symbolic figures and a globe. The drawing features a globe with an eye above it labeled "PROVIDENTIA", two angelic figures labeled "FAMA BONA" and "FAMA MALA", a central figure labeled "MAGISTRA VITAE", and skeletal figures labeled "MORS" and "OBLIVIO". There are niches on the sides with figures representing "TESTIS TEMPORUM" and "VITA MEMORIAE". The artwork includes various symbols and inscriptions. A printed note indicates it was created in London in 1652, placing it within a specific historical context. The style is emblematic, with allegorical and Renaissance symbolism.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 30 × 18.4 cm (11 13/16 × 7 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.107


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65365434

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