Titelprent van de Actiekraam of het Voorhof van Quinquenpoix, 1720 1697 - 1720

This etching, "Titelprint van de Actiekraam of het Voorhof van Quinquenpoix", by Pieter van den Berge, was created between 1697 and 1720. This piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the title page of an illustrated book about trade and commerce, featuring allegorical figures representing various aspects of the world, like a globe representing exploration and an eagle representing power. The etching also includes a coat of arms and text that may be a poem about the subject matter. The intricate details and composition of the work showcase van den Berge's mastery of engraving, a technique crucial to the dissemination of knowledge and art during the Dutch Golden Age.