Frontispiece to Drayton's Poly-olbion

William Hole

Associated Names
William Hole

Artist, English, active 1607 - 1624

This is a detailed drawing of an allegorical title page for a publication. The central figure is draped in a map-adorned robe, holding a scepter and a cornucopia, with laurel leaves on their head. Surrounding figures are in armor, with classical architectural elements like columns and statues. In the background, a boat is on the sea. The titles "POLY-OLBION" and "GREAT BRITAINE" are displayed prominently. Ornate borders and floral designs frame the image, with a cherub at the top. At the bottom, a banner attributes the work to Michael Drayton.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 24.5 × 18 cm (9 5/8 × 7 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.299


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65368746

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