Title Page to Ovid's Metamorphosis, translated by G. Sandy

Thomas Cecil

Associated Names
Thomas Cecil

Artist, English, active 1627/1635

This is a detailed title page for "Ovid's Metamorphosis." The image includes various figures and symbolic elements arranged around the central text "Ovid's Metamorphosis Englished by G. S. Imprinted at London MDCXXVI Cum Privilegio." In the central area, two female figures in classical attire stand on either side of the text. Various figures with attributes are depicted beneath them, including a lyre and symbols of authority. A dynamic depiction of a charioteer riding through clouds is shown above with the text "AD AETHERA VIRTUS." Below the central text are symbolic representations labeled "AMORE" and "SAPIENTIA." The drawing features intricate engravings, classical motifs, and ornate borders.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 24 × 14.5 cm (9 7/16 × 5 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.349


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

Q65367382

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