Habitus variarum orbis gentium / Omnium pene Europae, Asiae, Aphricae atque Americae Gentium Habitus 1581

This title page from Abraham de Bruyn’s 1581 book *Habitus variarum orbis gentium* is a detailed engraving that combines allegorical figures with text to celebrate the diversity of dress and custom across the globe. Divided into four sections representing Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, the title page depicts various figures holding symbolic objects, with the text highlighting the book’s focus on capturing the diverse dress of different nations. The page is an example of Renaissance-era fascination with the exotic and a desire to document the world through detailed visual representations, making it a valuable historical source.