Frontispiece to William Burton, Description of Leicestershire
1622
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1622
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a book cover for *The Description of Leicestershire*. Four figures stand around it: two women holding shields, a scholar reading, and a winged child. Above, angels hold banners labeled *Fame* and *Truth*. The book’s title is written in big letters, and there’s a small map of Lindley at the bottom. The map and shields hint at local history and family symbols. The angels and banners suggest ideas like truth and pride. Next, look up engraving to see how artists carved these detailed lines.
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