Frontispiece for New Testament in Greek 1642

Claude Mellan's "Frontispiece for New Testament in Greek" (1642) depicts an angel with a quill pen inscribing a heart-shaped plaque on a towering obelisk. Two cherubs, each holding a banner with the inscription "Η ΚΑΙΝΗ ΔΙΑΘΗΚΗ" (Greek for "The New Testament"), flank the scene. The detailed engraving showcases Mellan's mastery of the baroque style through its dramatic composition and precise lines. The artwork served as the frontispiece for a new edition of the Greek New Testament, signifying the importance of scripture and its enduring relevance to the Christian world.