Frontispiece Possibly 1625

This anonymous frontispiece from possibly 1625 is a complex and richly detailed engraving that serves as the title page for Samuel Purchas's book *Hakluytus Posthumus or Purchas His Pilgrimes*. The central image depicts a globe and a portrait of the author, Samuel Purchas, signifying the vast scope of the book and its focus on exploration and travel. The surrounding vignettes portray various historical figures, maps, and scenes, highlighting the themes of discovery, religious devotion, and geographical knowledge central to the work. This frontispiece serves as a powerful visual representation of early modern European ambitions to explore and understand the world.