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This is a drawing of an elaborate title page. The page is decorated with classical architectural elements such as pillars, arches, and motifs. In the center, there is a large arch framing a central figure with a shield and staff, above the words "Britannia." Surrounding this are additional arched niches with figures labeled as "A Romane," "A Dane," "A Saxon," and "A Norman," each depicted in period-appropriate attire and armed with swords and shields. Above the central arch are two smaller figures in dynamic poses. In the middle of the page are the words "THE THEATRE OF THE EMPIRE OF GREAT…

Title Page to "The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine" by John Speed

Jodocus Hondius I (Dutch, 1563 - 1611/1612)

1611 · engraving

National Gallery of Art · Rosenwald Collection

Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0)

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