The artwork, titled “Isaiah Thomas Bookplate,” was created by Paul Revere in the year 1769. This piece is part of the Rococo art movement and falls under the genre of design. It belongs to a series known as “Bookplates.”
The artwork features an intricately designed heraldic crest rendered in fine detail. Adorned with floral and ornamental motifs, the centerpiece is a large cross charged with crescent shapes. Above the cross is a helmet adorned with a crest, and the background displays a rich array of decorative flourishes typical of the Rococo style. At the bottom, there is a banner with a Latin inscription reading “Nec elatus nec dejectus,” translating to “Neither elated nor dejected.” Below the banner, the name “Isaiah Thomas” is inscribed, identifying the owner of the bookplate. The aged and slightly worn appearance of the artwork adds a historical and authentic charm to the piece.
