Title Page Possibly 1551

"Title Page" is an engraving by Hieronymus Cock, likely dated 1551. It is a title page illustration for a book of architectural designs, featuring a decorative motif of classical Roman ruins, a scroll, and human figures. The scene is enclosed within an archway. The inscription in Latin refers to the book's content: "Certain important Roman Antiquities, Ruins, Monuments, Observed Carefully, For The Faithful Imitation of Architecture." The intricate details and decorative elements of the engraving reflect the high regard for classical art during the Renaissance.