Cesare Ripa, Iconologia of uytbeeldingen des Verstands, Amsterdam, 1644

Dim.: 24,3 x 19 cm 

First edition of this Dutch translation of the Iconologia of Cesare Ripa (1560-1625). First published in Italy in 1593, it was conceived as a guide to the symbolism in emblem books. It was very influential in the 17th century and went through a number of editions. There were 9 Italian editions and 8 editions in other languages. The present Dutch edition was translated by the publisher himself, Dirck Pietersz Pers.