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Title page to Thomas Fuller, Holy State

William Marshall

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a title page for the book "The Holy State" by Thomas Fuller. The design includes figures representing Truth and Justice, an architectural motif with arches and columns labeled "The Church" and "The State," and a map of England at the center. The upper part of the drawing has allegorical figures under the words "TRUTH" and "JUSTICE." The central portrait is above the title, and the bottom text provides publication details, stating it was printed in Cambridge in 1648 by R.D. for John Williams, at the sign of the Crowne in St. Paule's Church-yard, with the artist W. Marshall named as the engraver.

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Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8719 × 13767 px
Public Domain
Yes
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