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Talbot's Rose: A Record of the Knights of the Garter, 1486-1589

Jodocus Hondius I

1589

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance

Dominant colour

Talbot's Rose: A Record of the Knights of the Garter, 1486-1589 is a 1589 ink by Jodocus Hondius I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jodocus Hondius I
When & what style?: 1589 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a black-and-white engraving packed with tiny shields and symbols arranged in circles. At the center is a crowned badge with the words *"HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE"* (French for "Shame on him who thinks evil of it"). Around it, layers of shields show different family crests, some with lions, stars, or crosses. Two small portraits sit at the top corners, and the whole design looks like a family tree for knights. The title at the top calls it a "record of the Knights of the Garter," a group tied to English royalty. The intricate lines and shading create depth, even though it’s just ink on paper. Want to see how artists like this made detailed prints? Look up engraving.