Titelprent Divertimenti c. 1650 - 1691

"Titelprent Divertimenti," an etching by Lieven Mehus, is a title page for a book of diversions by Livio Meus. Created between 1650 and 1691, this work exemplifies Mehus's mastery of architectural design. The composition features a series of decorative elements arranged in a symmetrical manner, including grotesque masks, a stylized eagle, a twisted column, and a framed inscription. The central panel depicts a figure standing within a doorway, possibly representing the author or a muse. The intricate details and the use of classical motifs are characteristic of 17th-century Dutch art, highlighting the contemporary fascination with the revival of classical architectural forms.