Frontispiece for Callot's "The Mysteries of the Passion"

Abraham Bosse

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate wreath encircling a Latin inscription. The image features an intricately detailed wreath composed of large, flowing leaves. Interspersed among the leaves are several circular medallions, some bearing the initials "IHS" and others "M A." At the center of the drawing is a text in Latin: "VARIÆ TVM PASSIONIS CHRISTI, TVM VITÆ BEATÆ MARIÆ Virginis." At the bottom, there is an additional text enclosed within a decorative frame that reads, "Cum priv. Regis." The drawing exhibits fine lines and delicate shading.