Titelblad van De Roomse Uilenspiegel 1671

This is the title page of "De Roomse Uylen-Spiegel," a Dutch book of Catholic legends, printed in 1671. The image depicts an angel flying over a city, holding a laurel wreath, and is framed by a border of text. The text below the illustration details the book's contents and includes information about the publisher, Simon Onder de Linde, and his location in Dordrecht. The title page, an example of early Dutch printing, served as a key component of the book's design. This artwork exemplifies the importance of visual elements in early print design, and the text provides a glimpse into the book's intended audience and purpose.