Frontispiece for Evangelicus Concionatoris, et Novi Hominis Institutionis
1622
Medium
Etching
Dimensions
Sheet (trimmed): 12 5/8 in. × 8 in. (32 × 20.3 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Henry W. Kent, 1941
Accession Number
41.44.1601
Tags
Art Historical Context
This etching by Charles Audran, created in 1622, serves as the frontispiece for the theological volume *Evangelicus Concionatoris, et Novi Hominis Institutionis*. As a print intended to introduce a work on evangelical preaching and spiritual formation, the image draws together key Christian symbols—Christ, the Crucifixion, saints, angels, and donkeys—to prepare the reader for themes of humility, sacrifice, and divine instruction. The donkey, in particular, evokes Christ’s entry into Jerusalem, linking everyday imagery with profound biblical narrative. Audran’s choice of etching allowed for fi...