XLVI Dat cera fidem 1614

"XLVI Dat cera fidem," a 1614 engraving by Roemer Visscher, depicts a folded document with a wax seal. The inscription reads "Dat cera fidem," which translates to "That wax gives faith." The image is a visual metaphor for the importance of official documents and the trust they represent. The detailed rendering of the folded paper and the seal reflects the meticulousness of Visscher's work, characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age, and his focus on everyday objects. This engraving, part of a larger series, would have been appreciated by art lovers and scholars alike.