Explication des Vignettes de la Seconde Edition des Oeuvres de Boileau 1729

This title page, designed and engraved by Bernard Picart in 1729, is a print that served as the frontispiece for the second edition of the works of Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux, a French poet and critic. The title page is a testament to Picart's talent in combining typography and design, the bold lettering of the title highlighting the importance of Boileau's work. The piece showcases the typography and graphic design techniques of the 18th century. The title page, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a small but powerful example of Picart's contribution to the history of book illustration.