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This is a drawing of an elaborate baroque-style title page. The image features a highly ornate decorative border with swirling acanthus leaves and floral motifs around a central block of text. At the top, an opened book with Latin text is supported by a cherubic figure, with rays of light emanating from it. Additional cherubs on clouds enhance the composition. The text is inscribed in both Latin and German. This design showcases the detailed printmaking techniques of the period, emphasizing grandeur and formality.

Picturae Chalcographicae Historiam Veteris et Novi Testamenti

Kilian, Philipp Andreas · German

1758

Medium
bound volume with 1 engraved title and 129 engraved illustrations
Classification
Volume
Period
1751 to 1775
Image size
3450 × 4617px

Description

This is a drawing of an elaborate baroque-style title page. The image features a highly ornate decorative border with swirling acanthus leaves and floral motifs around a central block of text. At the top, an opened book with Latin text is supported by a cherubic figure, with rays of light emanating from it. Additional cherubs on clouds enhance the composition. The text is inscribed in both Latin and German. This design showcases the detailed printmaking techniques of the period, emphasizing grandeur and formality.

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