Title Page for Hubert Goltzius, Graeciae Vniversae Asiaeq. Minoris et Insularum Nomismata
1618
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1618
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a fancy book title page. At the top sits an eagle with outstretched wings, perched above a shield and two smaller birds. Below it, tools like a hammer, anvil, and quill are arranged around a central plaque with Latin text. The edges are filled with scrolls, lions, and a winged horse. The text names a book about old coins from Greece and Asia Minor, made by Hubert Goltzius. The artist who drew this, Michel Lasne, packed in lots of symbols—like power, knowledge, and craftsmanship. If you like this style, check out engraving to see how artists carved these details.
