Title Page to F. Rous' Works
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1657
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The image is a title page for F. Rous' Works, featuring a series of six vignettes arranged in two columns. The top row shows a man holding a globe, a woman standing on a pedestal with the words "Truth and Love" and "Errors and Vices" below her, and a table with a cloth draped over it. The bottom row depicts a woman holding a globe, an old man with a beard, and a woman in a toga holding a tablet. The vignettes are rendered in black and white, with intricate details and textures. The overall design is ornate, with flowing lines and curved shapes. This engraving is a great example of the Baroque style, characterized by dramatic lighting and intense emotions.
