Illustration for Edward Benlowes, Theophila

published 1652

after Francis Barlow

Associated Names
Francis Barlow

Artist After, English, 1622 - 1704

This is an image of a scene featuring a writer and a crowned figure. The composition includes a seated figure in elaborate attire, seated beneath an archway. Above, a figure with wings appears to be offering a crown to the seated figure. The writer, seated opposite, appears to be focused on their work. The setting includes classical architectural elements. In the foreground, there is elegant script introducing a passage. The detailed line work and shading suggest a traditional engraving style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.2 × 14.3 cm (10 5/16 × 5 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.649


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65217664

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