Titelprent met tekst in cartouche Possibly 1732 - 1738

This anonymous engraved title page, possibly dating from 1732-1738, is a testament to the power of art to capture the intricacies of human emotion. The title, *Expressions des Passions de L'ame*, and the inscription below hint at the content of the accompanying illustrations. The image features an elaborate frame adorned with a cherub and a pair of crossed swords, hinting at a dramatic and perhaps theatrical subject matter. The work was engraved after drawings by Charles Le Brun, the First Painter to King Louis XIV, reflecting the influence of French Baroque artistic trends. The title page, now held in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a fascinating window into the artistic and intellectual discourse of the 18th century.