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Harvard College Bookplate with the Christo et Ecclesiæ Seal

Nathaniel Hurd

1765

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

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Harvard College Bookplate with the Christo et Ecclesiæ Seal is a 1765 ink by Nathaniel Hurd, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Nathaniel Hurd
When & what style?: 1765 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving shows a fancy coat of arms with lots of swirling lines and shapes. At the center is a triangle with an eye on top, surrounded by letters and a banner. Above it, a sun face beams down, and below, a smaller face peeks out. The whole thing is framed by scrolls, globes, and ornate borders. The triangle in the middle is called a "seal" for Harvard College, made in 1765. The extra details—like the sun and faces—were added to make it look grand. Next, check out how this was made using engraving.