Titelpagina voor Hieremias Drexelius, Opera Spiritualia, 1636 1636

This 1636 engraving by Petrus Rucholle serves as the title page for Hieremias Drexelius's *Opera Spiritualia*. The richly detailed composition features a central cartouche announcing the title of the work within a wreath. Numerous allegorical figures and symbols surround the cartouche, suggesting a complex theme of religious devotion and spirituality. The artwork's use of intricate detail and symbolic imagery reflects the prevailing artistic tastes of the Baroque period in 17th-century Europe. This engraving, measuring just 176 mm by 118 mm, exemplifies the skilled artistry of Rucholle, who was known for his book illustrations and engravings.