Title Page for Devotionis Augustinianae Flamma, by William Austin

George Glover

National Gallery of Art

The image is an intricate illustration with various scenes and figures in a grid layout. In the center is a portrait of a man, likely William Austin, wearing Elizabethan-style clothing. Above and below the central text are framed scenes depicting religious or meditative themes with figures engaged in activities like prayer, worship, and angelic conflict. Some scenes show groups of people in biblical attire in spiritual settings, with one scene depicting an angel battling a dragon-like creature. The background features skies and clouds. Decorative elements like scrollwork and cartouches frame each scene.