Dedication Page with Statue of Fama 1638

This 1638 engraving by Ercole Bazicaluva, titled "Dedication Page with Statue of Fama," showcases a winged figure of Fama, the Roman goddess of fame, standing atop a pedestal adorned with a coat of arms. Fama, holding two trumpets, symbolizes the spreading of news and the artist's dedication to the subject of the engraving. The image is set against a background depicting a landscape, perhaps an idealized view of a city. The dedication page serves as a visual representation of the artist's commitment to his patron and the subject of the work, showcasing the popularity of allegorical figures and depictions of fame in 17th-century European art.