This American art offset lithograph by Arthur Szyk depicts the Declaration of Independence with ornate illuminated manuscript styling featuring the 1776 Congress and John Hancock's signature. Szyk's work in American art celebrates the founding document of the United States through intricate decorative borders and historical portraiture. The print demonstrates the artist's mastery of illumination techniques applied to patriotic themes, transforming America's most important historical text into a beautiful work of art that honors the nation's birth and the courage of its founding fathers.
