Eerste blad in: Haga comitis illustrata; of het verheerlykt en verligt 's Gravenhage, 's-Gravenhage 1751 1751

This is the first page of the book "Haga Comitis Illustrata: Of het Verheerlykt en Verligt 's Gravenhage" (The Glorified and Enlightened Hague) published in 1751. The anonymous artist incorporated elaborate decorative borders and a large initial letter "S" for "s'Gravenhage" in the Dutch language. This book, likely commissioned by the city of the Hague, celebrated the city and its illustrious history, including its status as a major political center of the Dutch Republic. The page features an engraved title page with decorative elements, including scrollwork, flowers, and cherubs, common for books of this era. This is a fine example of 18th-century Dutch typography and illustrative techniques and features a detailed account of the City of the Hague.