Cartouche with allegory of the history of Syria and Egypt, Title page for: Kornelis Westerbaen, Algemeene histori, 1743, An old man enthroned on a wall holding in his hand a scepter with an eye, symbolizing vigilance in state administration, is handed a crown. On the left, a painting showing the library of the Ptolomies. On the right in the background a soldier climbing into Cleopatra's house on Octavius' orders. In the frame of the cartouche medallions with portraits of Ptolemy and Seleucus. print maker: Jan Caspar Philips, (mentioned on object), after own design by: Jan Caspar Philips, (mentioned on object), publisher: Hermanus Besseling, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1743, paper, engraving, etching, height 171 mm x width 123 mm.