Reproductie van een titelpagina met verschillende mythologische figuren door Adriaan de Bruyne before 1880

This is a reproduction of a title page with mythological figures by Adriaan de Bruyne. The engraving presents a dense allegorical assembly, primarily in monochrome, accented by strategic use of red ink. The composition is rigidly structured, vertically aligning tiers of figures and inscriptions. Note how classical figures such as Temperantia and Magnanimitas flank a central winged deity above a framed text. This layering organizes symbolic content while creating a sense of hierarchical order and classical harmony. The figures are rendered with a careful attention to anatomical detail and expressive posture. The crisp, controlled lines of the engraving, combined with the symmetry of the layout, convey a sense of Renaissance order and humanism. This reflects both an aesthetic choice and a broader cultural aspiration to impose reason and structure on the world. Consider how the strategic use of red highlights key textual elements and draws the viewer's eye through the composition, reinforcing the intended meaning.