Omslag voor serie gezichten op Rotterdam 1839 - 1846

"Omslag voor serie gezichten op Rotterdam" (Cover for a series of views of Rotterdam), 1839-1846, by Cornelis Gerrit Verburgh, is a title page design for a series of prints. The artwork features a decorative inscription with the title "Gezigten van Rotterdam" (Views of Rotterdam) in Dutch, English and French. This elaborate inscription utilizes ornate calligraphy and includes a coat of arms with a caduceus, or staff associated with the Greek god Hermes, and intertwined branches. The design is characteristic of 19th-century printmaking, reflecting the popularity of graphic arts in the Netherlands at this time. This design can be seen in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.