Titelpagina voor: Juliana Cornelia Baronesse de Lannoy, 'Nagelaten dichtwerken' 1783 1783

This is Reinier Vinkeles' title page etching from 1783, designed for Juliana Cornelia de Lannoy's collected poems. The composition uses detailed lines and patterns of light and shadow to present a scene of literary memorialization. Central to the design is a vase resting on a fluted column, a classical motif symbolizing remembrance. An allegorical cherubic figure sits beside it, softly illuminated, contrasting with the crisp edges of the architectural frame, which encloses the title text. The careful orchestration of each element creates visual harmony and structural balance. Vinkeles employs the traditional visual language of memorial art to elevate de Lannoy’s poetic legacy. The symmetrical arrangement of objects and text suggests a structured, formal tribute, while the romantic positioning of the cherub and vase hints at an emotional depth. The artwork's formal clarity and symbolic representation of lasting recognition invite a thoughtful exploration of how the artist visually honors de Lannoy's posthumous collection.