Text from Drayton's Poly-olbion

1612/1622

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
This is a drawing of an ornate manuscript page with decorative elements and text. The drawing features two intricately designed borders at the top and bottom of the page, filled with elaborate scrollwork, foliage, and a stylized emblem in the center. The central portion of the page is dominated by printed text, with a large decorative initial letter "T" commencing the section. The text itself appears to be written in an older style of English. The left margin contains additional explanatory notes in smaller print. The overall appearance suggests a historical document emphasizing themes of power and lineage.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.8 × 17.6 cm (10 9/16 × 6 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.298


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65216907

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