Titelbladen, 1795 1795

"Titelbladen" is a 1795 artwork by S.G. Casten, a Dutch artist, consisting of two pages from a manuscript, a "Reflextic" and a "Kotextion." The artwork is characterized by the elaborate, hand-drawn, colorful floral embellishments in the margins. The left page displays a calligraphic text in Dutch detailing historical political reflections on the events in 1795. These texts, which are likely reflections on the rise of the Batavian Republic, illustrate the artwork's historical context and its intended audience, possibly a Dutch readership interested in political events. This hand-drawn and handwritten style makes the artwork a unique example of Dutch manuscript illumination and provides a valuable insight into the artistic and historical trends of the period.