Title Page to Angleterre

1662

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
This is a drawing of a decorative title page for a book about England. The artwork features an elaborate heraldic design at the top, showcasing a shield with three lions, surrounded by a crowned lion on the left and a mythical creature resembling a winged dragon on the right. Above the shield, rays of light emanate down from above. Below the heraldry, there are architectural elements resembling a classical building facade with niches housing statues of armed and armored figures labeled "ROMANVS," "NORMANNVS," "BRITANNVS," "SAXO," and "DANVS." The central area has a draped fabric backdrop that frames more text: "ANGLETERRE, QVI EST LE XI. LIVRE DE L'EUROPE." The artist has skillfully used shading and line work to create depth and a sense of grandeur fitting the subject matter.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 42 × 24.6 cm (16 9/16 × 9 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1275


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Unknown collection (partial stamp). 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, 1950.

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Wikidata ID

Q65215929

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