Titelpagina voor: Europische Mercurius Veertiende Stuk Eerste Deel, 1703 1703

This 1703 engraving by Pieter Sluyter is a title page for the "Europische Mercurius," a Dutch periodical. It depicts a complex allegory with numerous figures, including a winged female figure representing "Europa," a Roman god, and a lion. The engraving is a fine example of baroque art, with a dramatic and dynamic composition. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and movement. Sluyter's use of symbolism and allegorical figures would have been familiar to the periodical's contemporary readers. The work, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a rare example of Dutch printmaking during the early 18th century.