Theatrvm Vitae Humanae
Theatrvm Vitae Humanae is a 1596 emblem book issued at Metz by Jean Jacques Boissard and Theodor de Bry, probably for scholars and moralists who wanted classical exempla in picture form. Its engravings are small, crowded architectural scenes with figures in togas, armour and robes, shown in a dense, even line that suits editorial or historical-themed design references.
