1624
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Title Page for Vox Populi Eoricum, by Thomas Scott is a 1624 ink by Crispijn van de Passe I, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a man in fancy 17th-century clothes—big hat, fur-lined cape, and a sword at his side. Behind him, a donkey pulls a small wagon with a person inside. The text above his head calls him "Gondomar" and warns about his "treacherous practices." The whole scene looks like a political warning, with a chair and a dog in the corner adding to the odd mix. The tiny details matter here: the man’s hand rests on a cane, and the wagon’s passenger looks trapped. This print was made to spread news, not just decorate walls. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this carved images into metal.
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
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