Prentbijbel met voorstellingen uit het Oude Testament, Deel 2 1579

This is the cover of the second volume of a picture bible created by Gerard de Jode in 1579. It is bound in brown leather and decorated with gold tooling in a Renaissance style. The cover features four corner ornaments and a central cartouche, all intricately designed and executed in a style reminiscent of the period. The craftsmanship of this cover highlights the attention to detail and the artistry of the bookbinding tradition in the 16th century. This piece is a valuable example of the fine bookbinding of the period.