Frontispiece for Peter Heylyn's "The History of St. George of Cappadocia"

published 1631

Edward Marshall

Associated Names
Edward Marshall

Artist, English, 1578 - 1675

This is a drawing of a historical print depicting St George. The image is structured around a central archway containing the title "The History of That Most Famous Saynt and Souldier of Christ Iesus St. GEORGE of Cappadocia." The drawing is richly detailed, featuring numerous elements of heraldry and ornate text. To the left and right of the main text are armored figures. Above the arch are two busts of crowned figures with elaborate detail in their facial features and royal attire. The image contains crests and heraldic symbols, including a cross enclosed in a circle at the top, surrounded by the motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense." Below the publication information, a small figure of a dragon can be seen. The drawing is finely crafted, showcasing a mastery of line and shading typical of early to mid-17th-century engravings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18.3 × 13.5 cm (7 3/16 × 5 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1034


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65567904

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