Title Page, from Grotisch fur alle Kunstler 1580 - 1600

This title page, designed by the German Renaissance artist Theodor de Bry, is an intricate example of decorative engraving from the late 16th century. The composition features a central oval frame, with a text "Grotisch fur alle Kunstler" inscribed inside, surrounded by symmetrical arrangements of birds, floral elements, and a variety of small animals, including monkeys, squirrels, and insects. This detailed border serves as a striking decorative framework for the title page of De Bry's publication. The work showcases a delicate and highly skilled use of linework, typical of the German engravings of this period.