Title page to R. Brathwait, A Survey of History

1638

William Marshall

Associated Names
William Marshall

Artist, English, active 1617/1649

This is an engraving of a historical-themed frontispiece. The central focus is a portrait of a man, surrounded by elaborate illustrations and inscriptions. The upper section bears the title, "A Survey of History or A Nursery for Gentry." Flanking this title are depictions of historians such as Herodotus, Thucydides, T. Livius, and C. Tacitus, each represented in small archways with symbols or scenes suggestive of their historical contributions. Below the central portrait, there is printed information indicating this work was produced by N. and John Okes in London in 1638. This engraving is likely used as an introductory page for a historical book or collection.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 16.3 × 11.6 cm (6 7/16 × 4 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.481

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); 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.

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Wikidata ID

Q65369038

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