Title Page for Franciscus Aguilonius, Historica Theologica et Moralis Terrae Sanctae Elvcidatio
1639
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1639
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Title Page for Franciscus Aguilonius, Historica Theologica et Moralis Terrae Sanctae Elvcidatio is a 1639 ink by Netherlandish 17th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image looks like an old book page with a detailed engraving. At the top, a bearded man sits on a throne holding a staff, with two smaller figures standing on either side. Below him, two more men stand—one in robes, the other in a monk’s habit. Smaller scenes show people in dramatic poses, like a reclining figure and a group near a building. The text at the top reads like a book title, with Latin words and names. The whole design is packed with symbols, like a shield with a cross and a crown. The lines are sharp and precise, created by engraving. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
