Pilaar met twee brandende harten 1789

"Pilaar met twee brandende harten" is a title page for a play by F.G.v. Nespelrode, engraved by Johan Christiaan Aychmayer in 1789. The title is written in elegant calligraphy, and the image below depicts a pillar with two flames, symbolizing love. The scene is framed by a landscape, featuring a ship sailing towards the sun, and a cloud with a lightning bolt. This engraving is a fine example of the detailed and expressive style of Dutch engraving in the late 18th century. The title page was likely created to advertise the play and would have been displayed in theaters or shops selling plays.