Title Page to History of the Defenders of theCatholic Faith, by Christopher Lever

Frederik van Hulsen

National Gallery of Art

This is an illustration depicting the title page for "The History of the Defenders of the Catholique Faith" by Christopher Lever, printed in London in 1627. The composition is divided into sections, each featuring different scenes and figures in woodcut style. In the top section, there is a seated monarch surrounded by standing figures, with a Latin phrase "EXURGAT DEUS DISSIPENTUR INIMICI" above them. The central section displays the book's title and publication details within a decorative border. On either side, there are heraldic figures in regal attire holding oval emblems. The bottom central section shows a maritime scene with a regal figure overseeing a fleet of ships. The illustration is detailed with text in Latin and English.