Title Page. Jean de Serres, Generall Historie of France

Renold Elstrack

Associated Names
Renold Elstrack

Artist, English, 1571 - 1625

This is a drawing of a book title page. It features intricate engravings with a central block of text that states "Generall Historie of France," along with details such as the author "John de Serres," the publisher "George Eld," and a publication date of 1611. The artwork includes two figures holding objects on either side of the title text. At the top, there is a coat of arms displayed with figures holding a sickle and scales. At the bottom, there is a framed portrait of a man with a laurel wreath. The composition includes architectural elements and heraldic imagery.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 29.1 × 17.8 cm (11 7/16 × 7 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.108


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.

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Wikidata ID

Q65365436

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