Title Page to the Work of Homer, Translated by Thomas Hobbes
1677
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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1677
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Title Page to the Work of Homer, Translated by Thomas Hobbes is a 1677 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving features a title page for the works of Homer, translated by Thomas Hobbes. The image is divided into sections, with a central panel displaying the title in large letters. Above this panel is a bust of a man, while below it is an oval portrait of another man. On either side of the central panel are two men in armor, each holding a spear. The engraving is rendered in a detailed, cross-hatched style, with intricate textures and shading throughout. The overall design is formal and symmetrical, with a sense of grandeur and importance. For more on the technique used to create this image, look up engraving.
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