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Simon de Passe

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of text in an ornamental oval frame. The drawing features text written or printed in reverse, suggesting it may have been intended for a print or seal. The text is contained within an oval border decorated with an intricate leaf-like pattern. At the bottom center, there is a decorative element resembling an ornate flower or emblem. The background is a plain paper texture, framing the detailed, calligraphic style of the text inside the oval.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving pulled from silver medal engraved by the artist
Dimensions
7367 × 8991 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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