A detailed drawing of an illustrated title page with Renaissance-era iconography and typical imagery found in early printed books. The image includes multiple sections filled with various panels featuring figures labeled 'Scotia,' 'Hibernia,' and 'Anglia,' scenes of royalty and battle, architectural structures, crowns, and figures within ornate frames. In the center, there is dense text introducing "Hakluytus Posthumus or Purchas his Pilgrimes," a compilation of travels and wonders of the world. The lower portion includes a world map split across two hemispheres, portraits, and additional text. The drawing depicts intricate details in hairstyles, clothing, and facial expressions of the figures.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1625
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- 3200 × 5027 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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