Titelpagina voor: Willem Bilderdijk, 'De Mensch', 1807 1807

This 1807 title page engraving by Reinier Vinkeles for Willem Bilderdijk's "De Mensch" (The Human) illustrates a classic allegorical scene. At the center, a woman nurses a child, representing the cycle of life and the nurturing nature of humanity. Two classical figures, perhaps representing reason and wisdom, look on. The composition is balanced and harmonious, reflecting the Neoclassical style prevalent in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This engraving is a fine example of the artistry of Reinier Vinkeles, a well-known Dutch engraver.