Artwork

Title Plate to John Hayward, Life and Reigne of King Edward the Sixth

Title Plate to John Hayward, Life and Reigne of King Edward the Sixth is an ink print by the Baroque artist Robert Vaughan. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This engraving, created in 1630 by Robert Vaughan, serves as the title plate to John Hayward's biography of King Edward VI.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts a central figure, presumably King Edward VI, in a fur-lined robe, flanked by two women holding a crown and orb, symbols of royal authority. A coat of arms with lions and a shield is displayed above.

Technique & Style

The detailed lines and shading in the engraving indicate that it was produced by etching a design into metal, a common method for creating prints before photography.