Engelstalig voorwoord, pagina 2 1641

This is a page from a book created by Crispijn van de Passe (II) in 1641. The page is a dedication, written in English. The text is a humble plea, seeking acceptance and commending the work to God's grace. It is a small work, measuring only 140 mm high and 190 mm wide. The page is currently held in the Rijksmuseum, in the Netherlands. This artwork is an example of a book illustration, a type of graphic art focused on the aesthetic and symbolic representation of text in printed publications.