Title Page for D. De Aedo y Gallert, El...Viaje del Infante Cardenal...

Ignatius Cornelis Marinus after Sir Peter Paul Rubens

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate title page for a book commemorating the journey of Infante Cardinal Ferdinand of Austria. The drawing shows an elaborate and symbolic design featuring a central crest adorned with a crown and various heraldic elements, including an eagle spreading its wings. Flanking the crest are two winged cherubs, one on each side. Below the crest, the text reads, "El Memorable y Glorioso Viaje del Infante Cardenal D. Fernando de Austria." On the left, a muscular, bearded figure in classical attire holds a sword, while on the right, a draped female figure holds a palm frond. The drawing is intricately detailed, emphasizing the grandeur and significance of the event being commemorated.