Titelpagina voor Giovanni Bernardo Veneroso, Il genio ligure risvegliato, Genova, 1650 1650

This 1650 engraving, “Titelpagina voor Giovanni Bernardo Veneroso, Il genio ligure risvegliato, Genova, 1650," by Cornelis Bloemaert, is a title page for a book celebrating the genius of the Ligurian people. The image depicts a reclining figure, perhaps representing the genius of the region, surrounded by nautical tools and symbols. An angel above plays a trumpet, awakening the figure from slumber, while cherubs in the trees hold shields, perhaps representing the virtues or achievements of the Ligurians. This intricate work highlights the artistic and intellectual achievements of the Ligurian region.