Title Page to John Boys' Works
1627
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1627
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a fancy title page with lots of detailed drawings. At the top center is a man in a robe standing on a pedestal, surrounded by swirling designs. Around him are smaller scenes: a scholar at a desk, another reading by a window, and two shields with strange symbols. The text in the middle reads *The Workes of Iohn Boys* and mentions he was a doctor and dean. The whole thing looks like a book cover from long ago, packed with tiny but precise lines. The artist used a method where they carved lines into metal to make the print—this is called engraving. Check out more about engraving to see how artists create these sharp, detailed prints.
