Frontispiece of the Holy Apocatastase

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate and symbolic title page. The title page is detailed, featuring classical architectural elements such as columns and pediments. At the center is a crest with illustrative figures around, including two cherubs sitting atop the pediments. They hold within a glowing radiant vignette. Below them are classical figures dressed in detailed robes and holding objects like scrolls or staffs stand beside the columns. In the middle is the title text in French, surrounded by decorative flourishes and baroque style graphics. Below the title, there is an ornate coat of arms or emblem framed within a decorative cartouche. This drawing is in the style of early 17th-century European engravings, featuring intricate designs and calligraphy.