Titelblad: Grottesco: in diversche manieren… 1565 - 1571

This title page from Johannes of Lucas van Doetechum’s *Grottesco* (1565-1571) is a fine example of a 16th-century ornamental design. The piece is a decorative frame that incorporates a variety of grotesques, fantastical creatures, and other decorative elements. The piece's overall design is based on the Grotesque style that originated in ancient Rome and was popular in the Renaissance. The title page also features a central text block explaining the purpose of the book to which it belongs. *Grottesco* was a popular motif in the arts and architecture of the 16th and 17th centuries.