Who created "Plates from John Leslie's "De Origine Scotorum""?

Plates from John Leslie's "De Origine Scotorum" was created by British 17th Century in published 1675.

When was "Plates from John Leslie's "De Origine Scotorum"" created?

This artwork was created published 1675.

What medium is "Plates from John Leslie's "De Origine Scotorum""?

Plates from John Leslie's "De Origine Scotorum" is bound volume with 11 engravings; proofs of the plates from the 1675 edition.

Is "Plates from John Leslie's "De Origine Scotorum"" in the public domain?

Yes, Plates from John Leslie's "De Origine Scotorum" is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Plates from John Leslie's "De Origine Scotorum"

British 17th Century

published 1675

Medium

bound volume with 11 engravings; proofs of the plates from the 1675 edition

Classification

Volume

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Rosenwald Collection

Accession Number

1943.3.9139

Art Historical Context

Step into the 17th-century world of scholarly debate with *Plates from John Leslie "De Origine Scum"*, a bound volume featuring 11 engravings from the 5 edition. Created by British artists of the era, these proof impressions—early trial prints before final publication—offer a rare glimpse into the meticulous process of book illustration during the Restoration period. Housed in the National Gallery of Art's Rosenwald CollectionDepartment CG-E), this classified volume captures the fusion of art and antiquarian scholarship. John Leslie, a Scottish bishop penned *De Origine Scotorum* to trace Sco...

Plates from John Leslie's "De Origine Scotorum"

Send Feedback