Drukkersmerk van Johan Arnold Langerak in sieromlijsting 1716

This is a printer's mark, *Drukkersmerk van Johan Arnold Langerak in sieromlijsting*, for Johan Arnold Langerak, designed by the artist B. van Zijl in 1716. The design features a central oval containing a classical scene with two figures, one standing, one kneeling, holding a scroll and facing each other. The oval is framed by a decorative border with intertwined foliage. This design is likely related to a publication by Langerak, and serves as a visual identifier for the printer. The artist, B. van Zijl, is not well-documented, but was likely a Dutch artist who specialized in design for printmaking. This printmaking mark, a *Drukkersmerk* or printer's mark, is a significant element of print culture in the Netherlands, reflecting the important role of printing in social and intellectual life of the time.