Frontispiece Design from Corpus Inscriptionum c. 1707
jangoeree
masculine design
aged paper
antique finish
toned paper
decorative element
parchment
old engraving style
wood background
traditional style
golden font
This intricate frontispiece design by Dutch artist Jan Goeree, dating back to 1707, exemplifies the Baroque period's penchant for elaborate compositions. The design, likely for the title page of a book, showcases a central female figure with a quill, surrounded by allegorical figures and scenes. The circular vignettes depict various activities related to history and scholarship, highlighting the importance of knowledge and documentation in the 18th century. Currently held at the Rijksmuseum, the design is a testament to Goeree's mastery in creating a visually compelling and symbolically rich composition.
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A weeping Minerva is depicted here near a dilapitated statue of the city of Rome, surrounded by all manner of ancient remains. The drawing is the design for the title page from a collection of Roman inscriptions compiled by J. Gruter and published in 1707. The engraving was used once again in 1726, with a different text, as the frontispiece for a survey of the monuments of ancient Rome.
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