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Title Page to History of the Defenders of theCatholic Faith, by Christopher Lever

Frederik van Hulsen

1627

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque History Painting Catalogue

Dominant colour

Title Page to History of the Defenders of theCatholic Faith, by Christopher Lever is a 1627 ink by Frederik van Hulsen, a Baroque work, depicting Catalogue, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Frederik van Hulsen
When & what style?: 1627 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving shows a title page with bold text and a decorative border. A lion and a unicorn flank the words "Defenders of the Catholic Faith." The print uses sharp lines to create shadows and depth. The artist, Hulsen, worked in the Baroque style. He made this for a book about Catholic history. The engraving feels heavy and serious, not playful. Cross-hatching gives the image its dark, dramatic look. It’s a great example of that technique.