Ontwerp voor titelblad voor de Europische Mercurius 1722

Jan Goeree's "Ontwerp voor titelblad voor de Europische Mercurius" (1722) is a pen and ink drawing that depicts the design for a title page for the *Europische Mercurius*. The drawing features a central figure of Mercury, the Roman messenger god, seated and writing, while a female figure stands behind him and holds a scale. Two putti, or winged cherubs, are also present: one holding a quill pen and another writing in a book. The image is a masterful example of Goeree's skill at depicting allegorical figures in a dramatic and dynamic composition. The drawing highlights the importance of the *Europische Mercurius* as a source of news and information in 18th century Europe. The artwork can be viewed at the Rijksmuseum.