Onderschrift van de Festa della Sensa (eerste en tweede gedeelte) 1697

This broadside, "Onderschrift van de Festa della Sensa (eerste en tweede gedeelte)", created by Jost Amman in 1697, is a valuable example of 16th-century printed ephemera. Its text, written in German, provides an educational guide for viewers about the Festa della Sensa, a Venetian religious festival celebrating the city's relationship with the sea. The broadside's content is presented in a highly visual, typographic format, with numerous decorated initials and calligraphic elements, typical of early printed materials. Amman's work offers a glimpse into the historical and cultural context of Venice, as well as the artistic practices of his time. It is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum.