Titelpagina voor het tiende jaargang van 'Meyer's Universum' 1843

This is B. Metzeroth’s title page for the tenth volume of ‘Meyer’s Universum’, it is a delicate engraving on paper. The composition of the image is striking, built around a central vignette of a bustling harbor scene. Notice the use of light and shadow. Metzeroth has masterfully used fine lines to create depth, drawing our eye from the foreground boats to the distant ships and the rocky coast. This detailed scene is framed by the typographic elements, which are arranged to balance the visual weight of the image. The lettering itself is a study in form, with varying sizes and styles that create a hierarchy of information, guiding the viewer’s reading. The engraving reflects a broader artistic and philosophical concern with the systematization of knowledge. It offers a microcosm of the world, cataloged and presented for consumption. Consider how this title page functions not merely as an introduction to a book, but as a portal to a curated universe of sights and knowledge.