Title Page to De Republicae Anglorum by Thomas Chaloner
1579
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1579
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This page is a printed title sheet with fancy Latin text. At the top, the words *De Rep. Anglorum* stand out in bold letters. Below, there’s a small, detailed coat of arms with a crown, leaves, and a shield in the middle. The text looks old and formal, like something from a book. The coat of arms is the only picture, and it’s drawn with fine lines—no colors, just black and white. This is an example of engraving, a technique where artists carve images into metal plates.
