Titelpagina voor: C. Perrault, Le Cabinet des Beaux Arts ou Recueil d'Estampes, gravées d'apres les Tableaux d'un plafond ou les Beaux Arts sont representés / De Schatkamer der Vrye Konsten of Verzameling van verscheidene Printen, gegraveerd na eenige Zolderstukken, in welke deze Konsten vertoond worden, 1693 1693

This is a title page from 1693 for C. Perrault’s "Le Cabinet des Beaux Arts," made by Pieter Schenk. The composition is dominated by neatly arranged blocks of text, presented in both French and Dutch. The lettering employs a classical serif typeface which conveys a sense of formality and order. The text itself functions as a semiotic system, a network of signs pointing to the broader cultural context. The prominent display of privilege—"Avec Privilege des Hauts"—suggests the importance of patronage and the socio-political structures that supported artistic production. The choice of language is not neutral; it invokes a specific cultural sphere and intellectual tradition. Consider how the structured layout and clear typography reflect an Enlightenment desire for clarity and systematization. The title page functions as a gateway, not just to the collection of prints, but to a world of artistic and intellectual exchange shaped by privilege and patronage.