Allegorie op het schrijverschap van Jan Vos 1726

This 1726 engraving by Abraham Zeeman, titled "Allegorie op het schrijverschap van Jan Vos" (Allegory of the Writings of Jan Vos), is a complex composition featuring a central figure representing the Dutch poet Jan Vos. Surrounded by cherubs and allegorical figures, she holds a quill pen and a laurel wreath, symbolizing his literary achievements. The cherubs, engaged in various activities like reading and writing, underscore Vos’s impact on Dutch literature. The scene’s detailed depiction of books and writing tools further reinforces the theme of authorship.