Frontispiece

British 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image consists of different sections featuring various figures and elements. In the top left corner, two historical figures are depicted, one seated on a throne wearing robes and a crown, holding a scepter, and the other standing wearing a doublet and slops. The central and right sections show illustrations of a city labeled "New Jervsalem" and a bed with a reclining figure named "Elisabeth." Below, an interior scene shows a man seated at a desk with a book or tablet, surrounded by spinning globes and astronomical instruments. The background features maps labeled "Parssva Celvm" and "Geografia." At the bottom, a globe is shown with continents labeled "Asia," "Africa," "Americi," and "Terra del F.". The print also includes banners and scrolls with Latin text and extensive ornate detailing with celestial and terrestrial motifs.