Titelblad voor de Hollandsche Mercurius van het jaar 1665 1666

This anonymous engraving from 1666 is the title page for the *Hollandsche Mercurius* of the year 1665. The illustration depicts a scene of naval warfare and the coats of arms of the Dutch Republic as well as cities like Borkelo and Lochem, which are depicted as scenes below. The engraving is a complex composition of multiple scenes and illustrations, demonstrating the importance of the Dutch Republic's maritime power and its regional identity. The ornate decorative elements and the use of heraldic symbols add to the overall grandeur of the composition.