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Title Page to "The History of Great Britaine" by John Speed, by Jodocus Hondius I, ink, 1611

Title Page to "The History of Great Britaine" by John Speed

Jodocus Hondius I

1611

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Title Page to "The History of Great Britaine" by John Speed is a 1611 ink by Jodocus Hondius I, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jodocus Hondius I
When & what style?
1611 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a detailed title page with intricate designs and text. It's an engraving, which is a technique where an image is carved into a metal plate. The level of detail in this work is interesting, with small symbols and patterns throughout. You can learn more about the technique used to create this piece by looking up the technique: engraving.

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