Title Page to Hermes Theologus or New Descants Upon Old Records, Theoph. Woodnote

Unknown 19th Century

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This is a drawing of a figure identified as Hermes surrounded by various theological representations and figures. The central image portrays a figure with wings, holding a caduceus in one hand, and a rod in the other. This figure is encased within a decorative oval frame flanked by two open books labeled as the New Testament and the Old Testament. Above this, a Hebrew name, YHWH, is inscribed. The lower half of the image is segmented into four thematic quadrants, each depicted with a different character. The entire piece is titled "HERMES THEOLOGUS or New Descants upon OLD RECORDS." The bottom of the drawing seems to feature an inscription or signature.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 12.8 × 7 cm (5 1/16 × 2 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.11.908


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

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Wikidata ID

Q65218036