Title Page for Ludovicus Nonnius, Commentarius in Huberti Goltzi Graeciam, Insulas, et Asiam Minorem

Michel Lasne after Sir Peter Paul Rubens

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate title page. The title page is rich with classical and mythological elements. In the center, there is a detailed cartouche with Latin text. At the top, there is a large eagle, a small owl, spears, and quivers. The cartouche is framed with architectural motifs and surrounded by flourishes, a horn, and floral garland. At the bottom, two griffins flank a crest or emblem. The overall aesthetic suggests a blend of artistry and typographic design, likely indicative of historical and scholarly significance.