Titelblad: Neu ersonnene Gold=Schmieds Grillen c. 1698 - 1726

This etching, "Titelblad: Neu ersonnene Gold=Schmieds Grillen", created by Wolfgang Hieronimus von Bömmel between 1698 and 1726, depicts a vase overflowing with elaborate, stylized flowers. The vase itself is adorned with a grotesque face, hinting at the artistic and intellectual themes of the publication this title page introduces. Below, a tabletop reveals various tools associated with a goldsmith's trade. This intricate image showcases the artistry of Baroque era printmaking and likely served as a decorative introduction to a collection of the goldsmith's designs.