Title page, Baziliologia
1618
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Renold Elstrack
Renold Elstrack (1570–1625) was an artist, born in London.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Title page, Baziliologia is a 1618 ink by Renold Elstrack, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving is packed with symbols and people. At the top, a winged figure holds a trumpet and a globe, surrounded by two small portraits—one of a bearded man, the other of a woman in fancy dress. Below them, two kings stand on either side of a shield-shaped text block. The text promises a "Booke of Kings" with coats of arms and their life stories. At the bottom, tiny scenes show battles and a crowned figure. The winged figure looks like a messenger, maybe for power or history. The text block lists kings from the "Conquest" onward, hinting this was a book about English royalty. Want to see more like this? Check out engraving.
Renold Elstrack (1570–1625) was an artist, born in London.
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