Title Page to History of the Defenders of theCatholic Faith, by Christopher Lever

published 1627

Frederik van Hulsen

Associated Names
Frederik van Hulsen

Artist, Dutch, c. 1580 - c. 1660

This is an illustration depicting the title page for "The History of the Defenders of the Catholique Faith" by Christopher Lever, printed in London in 1627. The composition is divided into sections, each featuring different scenes and figures in woodcut style. In the top section, there is a seated monarch surrounded by standing figures, with a Latin phrase "EXURGAT DEUS DISSIPENTUR INIMICI" above them. The central section displays the book's title and publication details within a decorative border. On either side, there are heraldic figures in regal attire holding oval emblems. The bottom central section shows a maritime scene with a regal figure overseeing a fleet of ships. The illustration is detailed with text in Latin and English.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17.6 × 12.6 cm (6 15/16 × 4 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.522


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1951.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65223944

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