Handelsetiket met Atlas die de wereld op zijn schouders draagt c. 1681 - 1740

This engraving, “Handelsetiket met Atlas die de wereld op zijn schouders draagt”, by Isaac Vincentsz. van der Vinne, depicts the Titan Atlas, a figure from Greek mythology, supporting the celestial sphere. Atlas is a common symbol for strength and endurance, holding the weight of the world. The engraving is a small format, measuring 94 mm in height and 54 mm in width. The detailed rendering of Atlas, the celestial sphere, and the inscription “L'ATLAS” are characteristic of the engraver’s style. The small size suggests a practical use for the artwork, perhaps as a label or a decorative element for a book or a map.