Titelpagina van: De Edelmoedigheid de Hoofddeugd van eenen Vorst. In vier zangen, door Jan Heij, 1787 1787

Franciscus Sansom created this title page for Jan Heij's book, *De Edelmoedigheid de Hoofddeugd van eenen Vorst* in 1787. Notice how the composition is divided into two distinct zones: the upper typographic and the lower figurative scene. The typography employs varied font sizes and styles, drawing the eye through the textual hierarchy. Below, Sansom presents a classical scene with allegorical figures set within an architectural frame. Here, the formal elements are carefully arranged to convey a sense of order and virtue. The figures, rendered with delicate lines, exhibit classical contrapposto, adding dynamism and elegance. The use of allegory in this print isn't merely decorative; it's a way to visualise abstract concepts of nobility and virtue. The balanced composition, with its interplay of figures and architecture, evokes a sense of harmony and order. This reflects the enlightenment ideals of reason and virtue that were central to the period.