Gulliver Presented to the Queen of Babilary, Frontispiece to "The Travels of Mr. John Gulliver" by Gerard Vandergucht

Gulliver Presented to the Queen of Babilary, Frontispiece to "The Travels of Mr. John Gulliver" 1730

drawing, print

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aged paper

mechanical pen drawing

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pencil sketch

old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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This 1730 engraving by Gerard Vandergucht, titled "Gulliver Presented to the Queen of Babilary," is a frontispiece from "The Travels of Mr. John Gulliver." The scene depicts the famed fictional explorer, Gulliver, being presented to the Queen of the Lilliputians. The image, created in the baroque style, is detailed, showcasing the elaborate costumes and architecture of the time, and offering a glimpse into the fantastical world of Gulliver's travels.