Titelpagina voor: Jean Jaques Courvoisier, Le Lys divine et le Samson mystique, Brussel: 1638 1638

This 17th-century title page by Cornelis Galle I, a renowned Dutch engraver, showcases an allegorical representation of biblical characters Samson and Delilah. Titled "Le Lys Divin et le Samson Mystique" (The Divine Lily and the Mystic Samson), the engraving illustrates the symbolic parallel between Samson's love for Delilah and the church's relationship with the divine. The visual composition is balanced and intricately detailed, drawing the viewer's eye to the central image of the title within the architectural frame. This artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Galle's skill in capturing the essence of religious allegory through precise engravings.