Allegorische titelpagina met de personificatie van Muziek 1710

This allegorical title page, created in 1710 by Matthijs Pool, embodies the power of music. The central figure, likely representing the personification of music, is bathed in a soft light, signifying the divine nature of music. This figure holds a branch of olive leaves, symbolic of peace, and is surrounded by instruments and music scores. The presence of cherubs and a portrait of Queen Anne, framed in a circular medallion, further suggests the importance of music for both the divine and the earthly realms. The title page, a beautiful example of Dutch Baroque art, served as a frontispiece for a collection of music sheets by the composer Elia Brunnemuller.