Frontispiece to Drayton's Poly-olbion

About this work

This print shows a woman with flowing hair standing in a rocky landscape, holding a staff and fruit. Around her, two men in armor stand on either side—one looks scholarly, the other regal. Above them is an arch with the word *Poly-Olbion*, and below, *Great Britaine* is written in fancy letters. The tiny details—like the cherubs, the ships in the background, and the map-like scrolls—pack in a lot of meaning. This isn’t just a picture; it’s a symbol for Britain itself. Look up engraving to see how artists like this carved intricate lines into metal to make prints.