Titelpagina: De Post van den Neder-Rhijn, dl. I, 1781 1781

This is a title page illustration by Izaak Jansz. de Wit for the first volume of De Post van den Neder-Rhijn, a publication from 1781. The engraving depicts four allegorical figures representing various aspects of the postal service. The central figure is a seated woman holding a quill and paper, symbolizing the act of writing and communication. To her left stands another woman holding a staff and a hat, possibly representing a messenger or traveler. The other two figures may represent different aspects of communication or the journey. The objects at the bottom of the image, such as the globe, compass, and anchor, further emphasize the theme of travel and communication. This engraving is a testament to de Wit's ability to capture both the beauty and functionality of the postal service in a visually engaging way.