Titelpagina voor: G. Brandt, Verhaal van de reformatie, in en ontrent de Nederlanden, Amsterdam, 1663 1663

This title page, created by Dutch engraver Jan Rieuwertsz. in 1663, is a fine example of the graphic arts of the 17th century. The title "Verhaal van de Reformatie, in en ontrent de Nederlanden" (Story of the Reformation in and around the Netherlands), by G. Brandt, is set in a clear, legible font, with a decorative flourish below. This title page would have served as an introduction to a book documenting the Reformation, a significant historical event in the Netherlands. Rieuwertsz. was a prolific engraver and his work is characterized by a precision and attention to detail.