Frontispiece for the Thesaurus Antiquitatum Romanarum 1690 - 1704

This 1690-1704 frontispiece by Dutch artist Jan Goeree for the *Thesaurus Antiquitatum Romanarum* (Treasury of Roman Antiquities) is a beautiful example of Baroque art and design. This engraving is a striking example of Goeree’s skill in creating ornate and evocative images. The frontispiece features a female figure writing in an inscription while standing on a platform with trees behind her and an ornate frame surrounding the white space where the title would have been placed. This detailed and elegant design reflects the grand and sophisticated nature of the book it represents. *Thesaurus Antiquitatum Romanarum* was published in 1690-1704 in several volumes, so it is likely this drawing was commissioned to appear in one of the volumes. The image uses the language of classical architecture and features a classical figure to suggest the book's focus on Roman history. This frontispiece is a testament to the collaboration between artists, scholars, and publishers in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.