Titelpagina voor de Europische Mercurius voor het jaar 1711 1711

This anonymous engraving from 1711, titled "Titelpagina voor de Europische Mercurius voor het jaar 1711" is the title page for the 1711 issue of the "Europische Mercurius." It depicts a complex scene with allegorical figures representing various elements of the publication, including the figure of Mercury, a lion, and a seated woman. The engraving is an example of Dutch Baroque art and is held in the Rijksmuseum. This artwork is a valuable historical artifact, reflecting the popularity of periodicals in the 18th century.