Titelpagina voor: Biblia Dat is de gantsche heylige schrift, 1616 1616

This 1616 engraving by Jacob Matham is the title page for a Dutch translation of the Bible. The central text proclaims the title “Biblia Dat is de Gantche Seylighe Schrit” or “Bible: The Entire Holy Scripture” and details the publisher, Jacob van Lielvelt. The title page is decorated with allegorical figures representing Moses and John the Baptist, the holy scripture with a dove descending from the heavens, and three vignettes representing the Garden of Eden, the Good Shepherd, and Jesus Christ. This composition is typical of Dutch title pages of the period, often featuring biblical stories and religious figures to emphasize the significance of the text within. The intricate detail and dramatic use of light and shadow in Matham's engraving make this artwork a fine example of the Dutch Baroque style.