This is a drawing of a title page for a book. The full text prominently mentions "Samuel Purchas" and is entitled "Pelgrimagie, Gedeylt in twin tich Boecken," indicating it is written in Dutch. Below the title, there is an elaborate decorative element showcasing a mythological creature surrounded by ornate scrollwork. The text includes references to historical and mythological figures such as Bacchus, Hercules, and Ulysses. The bottom of the page indicates it was printed in Amsterdam by Jacob Benjamin in 1655.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1655
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- 3546 × 4616 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original