Title Page for "Regiones et Villae Rusticae"

published in or before 1633

Theodor Galle (publisher)

Associated Names
Theodor Galle

Publisher, Flemish, c. 1571 - 1633

This is a drawing of an ornately framed text. The central part of the image consists of a block of text written in a classical serif font. The text references Cornelio Curtius and Theodoro Gallaeo and a location "ANTUERPIAE" (Antwerp). Surrounding this text is an elaborate decorative border featuring detailed illustrations of trees, flowers, and small animals. The trees on either side are inhabited by birds and a squirrel-like creature. At the bottom, the border contains lush foliage and a cluster of various plants, creating a symmetrical composition. The detailed design emphasizes the elegance of the announcement.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching retouched with engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.517

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, nos. 118-161 (3rd ed.)

Associated Artworks

See all 25 artworks

Small Landscapes

Johannes van Doetechum the Elder, Lucas van Doetechum, Theodor Galle

1605

Castle with a Moat

Carel Collaert, Theodor Galle

1633

Village Square with Shrine

Carel Collaert, Theodor Galle

1633


Artwork history & notes

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

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. (van Doetecum family, Henk Nalis author). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, nos. 118-161

Wikidata ID

Q65512409

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