Titelblad: Livre de Fleurs & de Feullies pour servir a l'art d'orfeveri (...) before 1647

This intricate title page, created by Balthazar Moncornet before 1647, exemplifies the detailed style of 17th-century engravings. A circular arrangement of flowers and leaves forms a frame around a scene below, hinting at the book's content. The scene itself depicts a group of figures, possibly representing the goldsmiths and patrons of the book, with the presence of a jester suggesting a lighthearted and decorative approach to the art of goldsmithing. This engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a captivating testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of the period.