1608
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Title Page, De Republica Ecclesiatica by MarcAntonio de Dominis is a 1608 ink by Renold Elstrack, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a busy title page with lots of details. At the top, a woman sits between a lion and a dragon-like creature. Below her, two men in old-fashioned clothes stand on either side of a large oval with text. The oval reads *De Republica Ecclesiastica* and names the author, MarcAntonio de Dominis. Smaller scenes at the bottom show cities and ships, while tiny cherubs and strange animals add to the mix. The text names the book’s author and the year 1608. The mix of animals, people, and symbols suggests this isn’t just a book cover—it’s a visual puzzle with hidden meanings. If you like this mix of words and pictures, look up engraving to see how artists carved these tiny details.
Renold Elstrack (1570–1625) was an artist, born in London.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
