Title Page. English Catechisme by John Mayer

published 1621

Renold Elstrack

Associated Names
Renold Elstrack

Artist, English, 1571 - 1625

The image depicts an architectural structure with religious elements. The facade resembles a church or temple and features the text "The English Catechisme by John Mayer, B'. of Divinity. Printed for John Marriott 1621." The structure has columns and ornate detailing, akin to classical architecture. Above the entrance, beams of light emanate from a cloud with Hebrew script. Adjacent to the main structure are two alcoves with symbolic figures. On the left, figures with scrolls are shown, while on the right, a figure stands near a pulpit with a serpent-like form on a lectern. Below the main platform, an engraving states "Christ is the Rock," with figures under an arch. The imagery conveys religious themes through its design and symbols.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 16.7 × 13 cm (6 9/16 × 5 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.106


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

Q65365433

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