Titelprent met zes geleerden zittend rond een tafel en tekst in boekdruk 1483 - 1540

This is a woodcut made by Hans Burgkmair in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. The print shows six learned men sitting around a table, deeply engrossed in study, with Latin text above and below the image. Prints like this played a crucial role in the intellectual life of the 16th century. They served as title pages for books, visually announcing the contents and, more importantly, signalling the intellectual and social status of the work. The presence of classical scholars and the use of Latin connect the book to the prestigious tradition of classical learning, and the claim that the book will offer a rare insight into the 'entirety of literary culture' or 'politeness.' At the same time, the print promotes the printer as an active participant in the world of scholarship. Understanding this image means understanding the complex interplay between artists, printers, patrons, and readers in shaping the cultural landscape of the Renaissance. Resources such as library catalogues, guild records, and even personal correspondence can shed light on the social and institutional contexts that gave rise to such works.