Hond zoekt in de stam van een boom 1663

This 1663 title page, likely from a printed version of Pierre Corneille’s play “Le Menteur,” uses a simple yet effective design featuring a dog sniffing the base of a tree. The inscription on the ribbon, "Overendo," is likely a Latin phrase meaning "by going beyond," which could symbolize the play's themes of deception and intrigue. This small, unattributed artwork, found in the Rijksmuseum, provides insight into the visual culture surrounding the play.