Frontispiece for Callot's "The New Testament"

Abraham Bosse

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate decorative frame with a central inscription and baroque elements. The central panel features an inscription in French, describing a New Testament facsimile by Jacques Callot and referencing the year 1635. It is framed by swirling, flowing scrollwork with cross motifs at the corners. Above the inscription, there is a cherubic face with wings. The design is intricate and highly detailed, using lines and cross-hatching to create depth and texture.