{"product_id":"title-page-for-emblematum-liber-theodor-de-bry","title":"Title Page for Emblematum Liber - Theodor de Bry","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1593 copperplate engraving by Theodor de Bry, featuring classical allegorical figures of Hercules and Minerva framing a title page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copperplate engraving by Theodor de Bry serves as the title page for the 1593 edition of Jean-Jacques Boissard's Emblematum Liber. De Bry, a Flemish engraver and goldsmith, was known for his technical precision and his role in disseminating humanist ideas through printed media. The composition follows the conventions of the architectural title page, a popular format in the late sixteenth century that frames text within a classical structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central panel contains the title and publication details, flanked by two allegorical figures. On the left, Hercules is depicted with his traditional attributes, including the lion skin and club, representing strength and virtue. On the right, Minerva stands with her spear and the aegis, symbolising wisdom and strategic intellect. Above the central text, two female figures hold cornucopias, suggesting abundance and prosperity. The architectural frame is adorned with Greek inscriptions, reflecting the scholarly interests of the period and the intellectual environment of Frankfurt, where the work was published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Bry employs a rigorous hatching technique to define the musculature of the figures and the depth of the architectural elements. The lines are clean and deliberate, characteristic of the high standards of late Renaissance printmaking. The inclusion of a small cartouche at the base, featuring a tree and the motto 'SOUCY DE BRY NUL SANS', provides a personal touch from the engraver. This print offers a clear view into the intersection of classical mythology, humanist scholarship, and the craft of the book in the late sixteenth century. It is an example of how printmakers of the era combined decorative art with textual information to create a cohesive visual identity for literary works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-virgin-standing-on-the-crescent-moon-and-crowned-by-angels-albrecht-altdorfer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Virgin Standing on the Crescent Moon and Crowned by Angels - Albrecht Altdorfer — Albrecht Altdorfer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/column-of-victory-for-the-subjugation-of-the-peasants-albrecht-durer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eColumn of Victory for the Subjugation of the Peasants - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Theodor de Bry","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58464293912911,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58464301908303,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58464301941071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58464301973839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58464302006607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58464302039375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58464302072143,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58464302104911,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58464302137679,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58464302170447,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58464302203215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58464302235983,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Title-Page-for-Emblematum-Liber_Poster_CompositorV1_1786276237337.jpg?v=1786584473","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/title-page-for-emblematum-liber-theodor-de-bry","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}