Illustration for Edward Benlowes, Theophila

published 1652

after Francis Barlow

Associated Names
Francis Barlow

Artist After, English, 1622 - 1704

This is a drawing of an interior scene featuring an angelic figure guiding an eagle upwards. The drawing includes a detailed depiction of a room with an arched doorway on the left. An angelic figure with wings is pointing upwards, guiding an eagle with its hand. The eagle is perched beside a globe-like object on a table adorned with bulbous supports. Celestial elements like stars and a radiant architectural form reminiscent of a heavenly dome occupy the sky above the angel, accompanied by winged cherubs. The lower part of the drawing contains ornate, handwritten calligraphy that describes the scene. The neoclassical style of this work, coupled with intricate hatching and line work, suggests an influence from engravings of European origin.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.5 × 14 cm (10 7/16 × 5 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.648


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65217628

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