Title Page for Philomathi Musae Juveniles
1654
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1654
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows two men sitting under a tree with a coat of arms above them. The man on the left holds a bow and arrows, wearing a laurel wreath on his head. The man on the right leans on a staff and wears a hat with feathers. Both look calm, and the tree behind them has detailed leaves and fruit. The coat of arms above the tree suggests this might be about family or heritage. The style looks old-fashioned, with careful lines and shading. Check out engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
