Title Page to Urbium Praecipuarum Mundi Theatrum Quintum
1850
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print is packed with figures in a busy scene. On top, three small panels show dramatic action—one man swings a sword, another wrestles a woman, and a winged figure holds a staff. Below, six men in old-fashioned clothes stand around a table with a map and tools. The whole thing is framed like a stage, with columns and a fancy banner in Latin. The banner reads "Urbium Praecipuarum Mundi Theatrum Quintum," which hints this might be about world cities. The artist used sharp lines to create shadows and texture, giving it a detailed look. Want to see how this style works? Look up engraving.
