Titelblad van Historisch verhael, band 1 (dl. 1), 1621 1621 - 1622

This title page for the first volume of the historical narrative, "Historisch verhael," was designed by Claes Jansz. Visscher in 1621-1622. It consists of three illustrations; the upper panel shows a gathering of people, the middle panel features a title card with the book's title and a mask, and the bottom panel depicts a fortified city under attack. This engraving is a prime example of Visscher’s work and the detail in the artwork reflects the importance of historical narratives in 17th century Dutch society. The artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.