The Compilers of the English Liturgy
Unknown Artist
published 1690
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
sheet: 17.9 × 10.5 cm (7 1/16 × 4 1/8 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number
1951.11.904
Rights
Public Domain
Art Historical Context
This engraving, titled "The Compilers of the English Liturgy," was published in 1690 by an unknown artist. Created through the intaglio process of engraving, which allows for precise lines and intricate details on a copper plate, the small print measures just 17.9 by 10.5 centimeters. Such works were widely circulated in the late seventeenth century, making images of historical and religious subjects accessible beyond elite circles. The title points to figures associated with the development of the Church of England’s liturgy, most notably the Book of Common Prayer. Published during a period ...