Title Page to Observations Upon Caesar's Commentaries by Clement Edmondes
1655
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1655
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Title Page to Observations Upon Caesar's Commentaries by Clement Edmondes is a 1655 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a book title page for *Observations Upon Caesar’s Commentaries*. At the top sits a portrait of a man in armor with a laurel crown. Below, two soldiers in Roman-style armor hold up the book like a shield, each standing on a decorated pedestal. The text names the author as Clement Edmondes and says it was printed in London by Roger Daniell. The book’s title hints at a focus on Julius Caesar’s writings, but the soldiers’ poses make it look more like a dramatic display. The intricate scrollwork and classical details suggest this was meant to feel grand and official. If this style interests you, look up engraving to see how artists used sharp tools to create detailed prints like this.
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