Titelpagina voor: Claudius Claudianus, principum, heroumque poetae praegloriosissimi, Quae exstant, 1650
1650
Medium
etching
Dimensions
121; 160
About this artwork
Titelpagina voor: Claudianus, Claudius. Principum, heroumque poetae praegloriosissimi, quae exstant [editie Kaspar von Barth]. Uitgegeven in Frankfurt door Johann Naumann, boekhandelaar te Hamburg, 1650.
Art Historical Context
Welcome to our virtual gallery, where we explore the intricate world of 17th-century arts. This delicate etching, titled *Titelpagina voor: Claudianus, principum heroumque poetaeegloriosissimi,ae exstant*, was created by Abraham Aubry in 1650. Measuring just 160mm by 121mm, it served as the elegant title page for a lavish edition of the works of Claudius Claudianus, the late Roman poet celebrated for his epic verses on emperors and heroes. Edited by the esteemed scholar Kaspar von Barth published in Frankfurt by Hamburg bookseller Johann Naumann, the volume reflects the era's deep reverence fo...