Title Plate for SS. Apostolorvm Icones

Cornelis Galle I after Sir Peter Paul Rubens

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an elaborate decorative frame containing text. The central focus is an ornate design featuring a shield or plaque encircled by various symbolic elements and decorative motifs. The plaque reads "SS. APOSTOLORVM ICONES A PET. PAVLO RVBENO delineate A. CORNELIO GALLE evulgate ANTVERPIÆ." A cherubic face is depicted at the top of the plaque, surrounded by lush draped fabric, weapons, and various symbols. At the very top, there are religious elements, including a bird, likely a dove, and a cross. The design is monochrome, executed with intricate line work on an off-white background.