Titelpagina met het portret van Ovidius op een medaillon / Ovidius vergezeld door twee muzen 1713

This 1713 engraving by Bernard Picart, "Titelpagina met het portret van Ovidius op een medaillon / Ovidius vergezeld door twee muzen," is a two-part composition. The left panel features a profile portrait of the Roman poet Ovidius in a laurel wreath, surrounded by symbolic imagery of his writings, including a lyre, a helmet, and an eagle. The right panel depicts Ovidius in the company of two muses, representing poetry and inspiration. This detailed and intricate engraving showcases Picart's mastery of the Baroque style, capturing the spirit of Roman literature and its enduring influence.