Bilder Jacob Cats (1577-1660) – Allegorical title page for Trou-ringh – Engraving (1700)

Beskrivning

"’S Weerelts begin, midden, eynde, besloten in den Trou-ringh." This engraving serves as a decorative title page for the work Trou-ringh (The Marriage Ring) by Jacob Cats. The composition features an elaborate allegorical scene with a large crowd gathered before a monument, while putti descend from the clouds carrying a celestial map or scroll. The architectural frame and dramatic drapery create a theatrical setting for this moralistic exploration of human life and the institution of marriage. This specific edition was published in Amsterdam in 1700, continuing the long-standing popularity of Cats' didactic literature well into the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries.

Jacob Cats was a highly influential Dutch poet, jurist, and diplomat who became one of the most widely read authors of the Dutch Golden Age. He is primarily remembered for his emblem books, which combined moralizing verse with intricate illustrations to provide guidance on social, religious, and domestic life. His work was so deeply embedded in Dutch culture that he was affectionately known as Father Cats, as his books were common fixtures in almost every household in the Netherlands. In addition to his literary fame, he achieved significant political status, serving as the Grand Pensionary of Holland and playing a major role in the diplomatic affairs of the Dutch Republic.

Artist or Maker: Jacob Cats.

Dimensions: Approximately 40 cm x 25 cm.

Medium: Engraving.

Date: 1700.

Condition Report:
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