Titelprent met lijst, cartouche en draperie met titel 1714

This is a title page with frame, cartouche, and drapery, made by Maximilian Joseph Limpach. In the early 18th century, artists navigated a world shaped by powerful institutions such as the church. Limpach dedicated this series "Diverse Designs" to Pope Clement XI. The inscription on the drapery emphasizes his reverence for religious authority. Positioned as an engraver in Rome, Limpach negotiated his identity as both an artist and a servant of the church. Consider the emotional weight of creating art under such constraints, where personal expression intersected with institutional expectations. This title page offers a glimpse into the delicate balance between artistic vision and the social structures that shaped it.