Hond zoekt in de stam van een boom by Anonymous

Hond zoekt in de stam van een boom 1683

tree

hand-lettering

dog

old engraving style

hand drawn type

hand lettering

personal sketchbook

hand-written

hand-drawn typeface

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

This is an anonymous, small-scale engraving from 1683, part of a title page for a play by Pierre Corneille called "La Toison d'Or." The image depicts a tree with an inscription on the trunk and a small, stylized animal leaning against it. The image is reminiscent of heraldic imagery, which was popular in 17th century Europe. This print would have been used to help advertise the play. Today it is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.