Title Page. English Catechisme by John Mayer
1621
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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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Title Page. English Catechisme by John Mayer is a 1621 ink by Renold Elstrack, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture looks like a fancy book cover. It’s all drawn with lines—no color. Two tall columns hold up a building with a cross on top. Smaller scenes show people praying and angels. Words like *"Christ the Rock"* and *"The English Catechisme"* are carved into the design. The whole thing looks heavy and detailed, like it took a long time to draw. The artist used lots of tiny lines to make shadows and shapes pop. Want to see how this kind of drawing works? Look up engraving.
Renold Elstrack (1570–1625) was an artist, born in London.
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