Dedication Plate 

This engraving by Dutch artist Theodor Verkruis is a dedication plate, featuring allegorical figures and text. The central figure, a seated woman, holds a shield displaying a winged horse, likely a symbol of the patron for whom this plate was created. Surrounding the woman are various figures, including a man with a torch, a winged figure with a trumpet, and two reclining figures at the bottom. The text on the plate, in Italian, indicates a dedication to Prince Ferdinando of Tuscany, likely for his patronage of the arts. This elaborate composition utilizes Baroque stylistic elements, typical of the period.