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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

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, 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 is packed with small, detailed scenes of people in fancy clothes and armor. The center shows a book title: *The History of the Defenders of the Catholic Faith*. Around it, six panels depict kings, battles, and religious figures—some standing, some kneeling, all looking serious. Tiny ships, swords, and crowns fill the corners, like a crowded storybook. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and textures, making the metal plates look almost 3D. This kind of careful linework is called cross-hatching. Want to see more like this? Try looking up engraving.