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Title Page to Saturne Ephemerides by Henry Isaacson

William Marshall

1633

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Title Page to Saturne Ephemerides by Henry Isaacson is a 1633 ink by William Marshall, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: William Marshall
When & what style?: 1633 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print is packed with tiny scenes and text. At the top, two naked figures float above columns, each holding a scroll. Below them, a long title in fancy letters promises a history of kings, rulers, and world events. The sides show two tall, decorated pillars with clocks, globes, and more small images carved into them. The bottom scene looks like a battle or a busy street with buildings and people. The whole thing is black and white, with lots of sharp lines and shading to make it look 3D. This style is called engraving.