Titelpagina voor: J.P. van Cappelle, Nagelatene bijdragen tot natuurkunde en geschiedenis, 1831 1831

This title page from 1831, attributed to an anonymous artist, is a simple yet effective piece of graphic design. It advertises the posthumous publication of J.P. van Cappelle's collected works, a compilation of writings on natural science and history. The text is carefully laid out in a hierarchical fashion, drawing the viewer's eye to the author's name and the date of publication. The piece exemplifies a style common in 19th-century Dutch printmaking, prioritizing clarity and readability.