Reproductie van een titelpagina met grotesken uit de atlas van Mercator en Hondius before 1880

This is a reproduction of a title page from an atlas by Gerardus Mercator and Jodocus Hondius, published in the 17th century. The artwork was created before 1880, and its original artist is anonymous. The image features a grotesque, which is a style of decorative art that often features distorted figures, animals, and plants. This particular grotesque appears to be inspired by the work of Flemish artists who were influenced by Italian Mannerism. The page likely features a text written in French, as it was likely created for French audiences. This title page serves as a visual representation of the atlas's contents and is an example of the decorative arts of the 17th century.