Titelvignet voor de titelprent van het toneelstuk "Boerekermis" 1735

This small, intricate etching by Dutch artist Jan Ruyter, created in 1735, serves as a title vignette for the play "Boerekermis." The design features two figures flanking a central circular image. On the left, a female figure, likely a Muse, stands with a spear, and on the right, a male figure, possibly Apollo, holds a caduceus. The circular image depicts a scene of chaos with a castle in the background, suggesting a flight from danger. The inscription "Profugium Musis" translates to "Refuge for the Muses," implying the importance of the arts in times of hardship. This title vignette, with its careful use of line and detail, reflects the artistic style of the Baroque period and showcases the technical skill of Jan Ruyter.