Titelprent met vier putti een draperie met tekst vasthoudend 1636

This 1636 etching by Abraham Bosse, "Titelprent met vier putti een draperie met tekst vasthoudend," depicts four putti (cherubic figures) holding a drape with a coat of arms and inscription. The work is a typical example of Baroque art, featuring dynamic movement, elaborate detail, and a sense of grandeur. The inscription likely celebrates a notable figure, highlighting the artistic tradition of using engravings to commemorate individuals and events. The small scale of the work, measuring only 74 mm by 49 mm, speaks to its intended function as a title page for a book or other printed work.