Printer's Device for the Plantin Press

Christoffel Jegher after Sir Peter Paul Rubens

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a classical style emblem or crest. The drawing features a central circular medallion depicting a figure framed by an ornate border. The surrounding design incorporates classical architectural elements and decorative motifs, including ornamental scrolls and floral accents. Two robed figures stand on either side of the central medallion, adding a sense of symmetry and balance to the composition. The artwork has a delicate and detailed linework, executed in a reddish tint.