Titelblad: Looff-werck Boeck Seer Constich Geteijckent 1638

Willem Hondius's "Titelblad: Looff-werck Boeck Seer Constich Geteijckent" is a 1638 engraving that showcases a intricate design of floral motifs. The artwork is a title page for a book of engravings featuring ornamental designs by the engraver Jacques Caillart, who was known for his work in the Dutch Golden Age. The delicate, intertwining floral patterns, which were likely meant to be translated into metalwork, are arranged in a symmetrical composition that evokes a sense of elegance and beauty. This piece is an excellent example of the highly detailed and expressive style of engraving that flourished during the seventeenth century in the Netherlands.