This is a drawing of a book title page. It features intricate engravings with a central block of text that states "Generall Historie of France," along with details such as the author "John de Serres," the publisher "George Eld," and a publication date of 1611. The artwork includes two figures holding objects on either side of the title text. At the top, there is a coat of arms displayed with figures holding a sickle and scales. At the bottom, there is a framed portrait of a man with a laurel wreath. The composition includes architectural elements and heraldic imagery.

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Title Page. Jean de Serres, Generall Historie of France

Renold Elstrack (English, 1571 - 1625)

Medium: engraving
Classification: Print
Dimensions: plate: 29.1 × 17.8 cm (11 7/16 × 7 in.)
Culture: British
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Rosenwald Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Teens profiles and older: its museum says too little about what it shows to place it for younger viewers. How works are placed

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