Title Page, De Republica Ecclesiatica by MarcAntonio de Dominis

published 1608

Renold Elstrack

Associated Names
Renold Elstrack

Artist, English, 1571 - 1625

This is a cover page for a book titled "De Republica Ecclesiastica" by Marco Antonio de Dominis. The central area features the text of the book's title and author, surrounded by decorative elements. At the top, a female figure is enthroned with a lion to her left and a multi-headed dragon to her right, each accompanied by scrolls with Latin inscriptions. She holds keys and a cross. Below the central text, two figures stand on either side holding a staff or crook. Smaller circular scenes of pastoral landscapes are below them. The composition includes detailed architectural elements, decorative motifs, cherubic faces, and scrolls. The style resembles detailed Renaissance engravings with religious and allegorical themes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 32 × 20 cm (12 5/8 × 7 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.101


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65365404

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