Allegorische vrouwenfiguur wijst jongeman op berg Parnassus 1654

This engraving by François Chauveau, titled "Allegorische vrouwenfiguur wijst jongeman op berg Parnassus," depicts a scene of allegory. A female figure, likely representing inspiration or knowledge, points a young man toward Mount Parnassus. The mountain, traditionally home to the muses, is depicted in the background with a classical temple at its peak. The scene is set within a room lined with books, suggesting the importance of learning and scholarship. The inscription below reads "Ioannis Sangenesii Poemata," indicating that the engraving is a frontispiece for the collected poems of Johannes Sangenesius. Chauveau was a prominent French engraver active in the mid-17th century. This detailed and intricate print reflects the artistic style of its period.