Vox Regis, by Thomas Scott
1624
ink
From the collection of Rosenwald Collection
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Crispijn van de Passe I
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
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From the collection of Rosenwald Collection
Vox Regis, by Thomas Scott is a 1624 ink by Crispijn van de Passe I, a Baroque work, held at Rosenwald Collection.
This engraving shows a king sitting on a throne, holding a scepter, with a crowd around him. Some people kneel or stand with hands raised, while others hold weapons. The background has tall windows with diamond patterns, and the whole scene is packed with tiny Bible quotes in Latin and English. The king looks powerful, but the people around him seem both loyal and nervous. The title *Vox Regis* means "voice of the king," and the whole image is packed with Bible verses to show how good leadership should follow God’s word. The artist used sharp lines and shading to make the scene feel dramatic and full of meaning. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this created detailed prints without paint.
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
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