Veelderhande Niewe Compartimente (Titlepage in Dutch) 1650 - 1674

"Veelderhande Niewe Compartimente" (Many New Compartments) is an engraved title page by Michiel Mosyn, dated 1650-1674, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This elaborate engraving features two men holding a large ornate cartouche, a central design element that showcases decorative elements common in the Dutch Golden Age, like a wreath, scrolls, and stylized leaves. The cartouche holds the title of the book, a collection of designs by the prominent Dutch painter Gerbrand van den Eeckhout, highlighting the importance of collaboration between artists and engravers during this era. The print demonstrates the artistic trends of the period, favoring intricate details, a sense of grandeur, and a focus on skilled craftsmanship.