Dedication Page

published 1551

Hieronymus Cock

Associated Names
Hieronymus Cock

Artist, Netherlandish, 1518 - 1570

This is a drawing of a Latin inscription. The image depicts a block of Latin text printed neatly on paper. It consists of text in two sections, an upper and lower part. The upper section is dedicated to a prominent hero, D. Antonio Peronoto, and acknowledges his virtues and contributions. It also references Hieronymus Cock as the creator. The lower section appears to be a poetic or literary reflection focusing on the ruins of Rome, mentioning various emotional and historical themes. The typography is classical and reflects a historical or solemn tone, suitable for an official dedication or commemoration.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    Roman type on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 24 x 27.8 cm (9 7/16 x 10 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.80.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, undescribed

  • Series Title

    Views of Roman Ruins [Hollstein 22-46]

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Christie's, London, 29 November 1994, no. 53); (Christopher Mendez, London via David Tunick, New York); purchased 1994 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. 72 Vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1951: vol. IV (Cock), undescribed.

1971

  • Riggs, Timothy A. "Hieronymus Cock: Printmaker and Publisher." Ph.D. diss., Yale University (1971): no. 1a.

Inscriptions

across page: MAGNO HEROI, D. ANTONIO / Peronoto, Episcopo Atrebaten. Caroli .v. Caes. ab intimis / consiliis primario, vt omnis virtutis eruditionisq; cultori exi- / mio, ita & venerandae antiquitatis admiratori, atque ad / huius designationis aeditionem impulsori praecipuo, / HIERONYMVS COCK PICTOR, TYPOGRAPH. / OPTIMO SVO MECOENATI, / DICAVIT. / IN RVINAS VRBIS ROMAE, / COR. GRAPH. / Barbaricus furor, annorumque horrenda vorago, / Sic Orbis Reginam, illam, lachrimabile, Romam / Vastarunt, fatis nimirum vrgentibus: ecquae / Seruandis reliquis vsquam fiducia regnis?

Wikidata ID

Q75125859

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