Dedication Page with Statue of Fama
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1638
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows an angel standing on a pedestal, blowing a trumpet. The angel has wings and a flowing robe, floating above a detailed landscape. Below, a long Latin text fills the base, and tiny buildings and ships line the horizon. The angel is labeled *Fama*—the Roman goddess of fame—holding a trumpet to announce news. The scene mixes sky, land, and water, with clouds swirling around the figure. Next, check out the technique: etching.
