Illustration for Edward Benlowes, Theophila
1652
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Illustration for Edward Benlowes, Theophila is a 1652 ink by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a dramatic scene with an angel holding a scroll and pointing upward. Below, a woman kneels beside a dog and cat, while a bird perches on a pedestal. The background has a grand doorway and decorative patterns, with rays of light shining down. The poem at the bottom hints this might be about a woman admiring an author’s work. The angel’s gesture suggests inspiration or divine approval. Try looking up engraving to see how artists create detailed images like this.
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