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Title Page to An Apologie, or Declaration of the Power and Providence of God

Thomas Cecil

1621

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Baroque

Dominant colour

Title Page to An Apologie, or Declaration of the Power and Providence of God is a 1621 ink by Thomas Cecil, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Thomas Cecil
When & what style?: 1621 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a detailed title page for a book. It shows a mix of scenes: a winged figure holding a globe, a skeleton with a scythe, and smaller circular images of ships, fire, and a wheel. The text in the center reads *"An Apologie or Declaration of the Power and Providence of God."* The whole design looks like it was carved into metal. Notice how the artist used tiny lines to create shadows and depth—this is called cross-hatching. The scenes seem to tell stories about faith, danger, and survival. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists made these sharp, precise images.