Author: Hendrik de Leth (1703-1766)
Title: [Antique title page, 1729] Het zegenpralent Kennemerlant (tweede deel), published 1729, 1 p.
Description: Architectural frontispiece to the second volume of Het zegenpralent Kennemerlant by Matthaeus Brouërius van Nidek.Above the title. In the middle a representation of the tribute to Cananefaten's leader Brinio (standing on the shield) on the Huldtoneel or the Schepelenberg: 'Het Huldtooneel der Heeren van Kennemerlant'. Left and right a column with images of (ruins of) castles from Kennemerland. Below a view of Haarlem. Etching on paper with margins; total: 427 x 279 mm; some light rubbing, a small stain at bottom; in good condition. Mounted on paper passepartout.

Keywords: Book illustrations|Frontispiece|Haarlem|History|Iconography|Literature & Philosophy|Patriots|Topography & Travel