Title Page for Stephanus Simonini, Silvae Urbaninae

About this work

This image is an engraving featuring two figures, one on either side of a central monument. The monument has a lyre at the top and a pedestal with text at the bottom. The figure on the left is a man wearing a toga, and the figure on the right is a woman wearing a dress and holding a basket of fruit. Both figures are looking up at the monument. The background of the image is filled with foliage and trees, and there are various fruits and flowers scattered throughout the scene. The overall effect is one of abundance and fertility. The level of detail in the engraving is impressive, with intricate cross-hatching used to create texture and depth. The use of light and shadow adds to the sense of volume and dimensionality. For more information on this technique, look up engraving.