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Page Summary:
The image includes inscriptions in multiple languages promoting the first part of a work on painting and drawing with an emphasis on the study of light. It was produced by Jodan Blaeu in Amsterdam and highlights various artistic principles across languages. The central theme is a celebration of artistic knowledge and technique, focusing on the representation of light in art.
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English Translation of this page:

The First Part of The Light

of Painting and Drawing

First Part

Of Light of Drawing and Painting Art

The First Part

Of The Light Of Painting and Drawing

The First And Light

Volume Light of Image and Anatomy

In Amsterdam by Jodan Blaeu

Translation Notes:

"Licht der Teken en Schilder Konst" includes concepts of light in drawing and painting, emphasizing artistic techniques of illumination.

"Lumière De La Peinture et du Dessein" similarly reflects techniques in art focusing on light depiction.