Les divers pourtraicts et figures I (Title Page)

About this work

This image is a black-and-white engraving with a border of swirling leaves and vines. In the center, two figures stand on either side of a wreath of text in French. One figure holds a scroll, the other looks upward with a calm face. The text inside the wreath reads *"Les Divers Pourtraicts"* and mentions *"habitants du Nouveau Monde"* (inhabitants of the New World). The title hints this might be part of a book about people from the Americas. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, especially in the figures’ clothing and the decorative border. Look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved detailed images into metal plates.