Ex libris van Johanna Maria Frowein Possibly 1940 - 1942

This is an *ex libris* bookplate, likely dating to the 1940s. *Ex libris* bookplates are often designed for private individuals to mark their personal library. This bookplate shows a design featuring the Latin phrase "Ex libris," as well as the name "Johanna Maria Frowein" centered within a decorative frame. The frame consists of two intertwined snakes, referencing the symbol of the caduceus, which is typically used to represent healing, commerce, and negotiation. This is a classic example of a bookplate design, created in a traditional, engraved style.