Masonic Certificate
1796
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1796
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Masonic Certificate is a 1796 ink by Paul Revere, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a fancy certificate for a Masonic lodge. At the top, two angels float above pillars, holding a moon and sun. Below, a man sits with two kids, one reading a book. The text is in old-style writing, saying the man is a "true & faithful BROTHER." The print mixes symbols—like the sun, moon, and pillars—to mean something special. It was made by a printer in 1954, but the design is from 1796. Check out how this uses engraving to create the detailed lines.
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