Title Page

Title Page

Etienne Delaune

1551

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving shows a fancy coat of arms with two figures holding it up. The top has a crown-like shape with leaves and scrolls, while the bottom has a shield with a crown and more leafy designs. In the middle, there’s a round plaque with Latin words. The Latin says this was made by someone named *Stephanus de Laune* in 1573, likely for a book or special document. The style looks old-fashioned, with lots of tiny lines for shading. If you like this kind of detailed art, check out engraving.

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