Title Page to John Gauden's Hieraspistes

published 1653

Thomas Cross

Associated Names
Thomas Cross

Artist, English, active c. 1644/1682

This is a drawing of a title page for a literary work. The image features a detailed design for a work by John Gauden, called "Hieraspistes: A Defense of the Ministry and Ministers of the Church of England." The drawing includes intricate decorations such as angels, ribbons with inscriptions, a lion, and a figure holding a book. There is also a sun emblem at the top center, surrounded by clouds and eyes. The image blends religious and regal symbols, reflecting the themes of the work. Various text styles are incorporated into the composition, enhancing the visual complexity and emphasizing the message of the title page.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 20.1 × 14.9 cm (7 15/16 × 5 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.591


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

Q65367490

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