Title Page to De Republicae Anglorum by Thomas Chaloner

published 1579

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
This is a photograph showing a historical book cover or title page. The image displays a title page from a book printed in 1579. The typography is in Latin, featuring the title "DE REP. ANGLORUM INSTAURANDA LIBRI DECEM" and the author's name "Thoma Chalonero." Additional Latin text is present, likely describing the contents or additional works by the same author. Below the text is an intricate coat of arms or emblem enclosed in an oval, decorated with floral motifs and Latin inscriptions. It states that the book was printed in London by Thomas Vautrollier. The page has a well-preserved, aged appearance, characteristic of printed works from the 16th century.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 16.8 × 9.6 cm (6 5/8 × 3 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1280


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, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65215959

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