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

This 1787 title page engraving by Franciscus Sansom, depicts a scene from Jan Hey’s poem “De Edelmoedigheid de Hoofddeugd van eenen Vorst” (The Nobility of a Prince’s Main Virtue). The engraving features a seated, crowned female figure holding a sword, symbolizing nobility, surrounded by other figures. The piece reflects the Dutch artistic tradition of creating title pages that were visually rich and engaging for readers. This engraving is a fine example of the 18th-century Dutch style, which often combined allegorical figures with decorative elements.