Anne Bill
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Anne Bill is a 1621 ink by Unknown, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows a bust of a serious-looking woman in the center, framed by a curved line. Above her head, two cherubs hold up a shelf with books and a globe. The top of the image has a cloud with the words "Anna Migravit" and "Africa Musae Perunit." The edges have small scenes—one looks like a ship, the other a landscape with people. The woman’s name, *Anne Bill*, is written below, along with a Latin phrase that sounds like a tribute. The artist’s name, *Simon Passæus*, is also signed at the bottom, hinting at who made the print. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists carved these detailed lines.
