Titelpagina van: Mathias Lambrecht, Historia Ecclesiastica, 1609. 1609

This is the title page for Mathias Lambrecht’s “Historia Ecclesiastica oft Kerckelicke Historie” (Church History) published in 1609. The title page is a complex composition, designed by artist W. de Oostrum, with a central inscription surrounded by eight roundels depicting biblical figures in a decorative frame. The roundels feature St. Matthew, St. Peter, St. Paul, St. John, St. Mark, St. Luke, and St. Jeremiah, each with their respective symbol. The central inscription reads, “Historia Ecclesiastica oft Kerckelicke Historie” and mentions the author and publisher, referencing the work as a comprehensive history of the church. The title page is a work of art, combining religious imagery and text to create a beautiful and informative piece of print.