Titelprent met titel in cartouche met ornamenten en vogels 1594 - 1644

This title page, etched by an anonymous hand, features a cartouche adorned with ornaments and birds. The owl, perched atop the left side, carries the weight of wisdom and vigilance. Since ancient times the nocturnal bird has been associated with the goddess Athena, a symbol of knowledge and strategic insight. But consider its transformation! In folklore, the owl's hoot often forewarns of impending doom. This duality—wisdom versus ill omen—reveals how symbols evolve, shaped by cultural anxieties and subconscious fears. Like a recurring dream, the owl motif resurfaces across eras. Its form is constant yet fluid, embodying our shifting relationship with the unknown. This intricate dance between light and dark, knowledge and fear, engages us on a profound level, reminding us that the symbols we encounter carry a legacy of collective memory.