Reproductie van een titelpagina uit de Sicilia et magna Graecia met een vooraanzicht van een tempel met Neptunus en Dia

This print shows a Mannerist architectural monument acting as a frame for a list of decorative and architectural terms. On the left stands the sea god Neptune with his trident, and on the right stands Dia, an earth goddess, representing the land and sea of Sicily. The structure is topped by a pediment featuring tritons and sea-horses, while the base depicts small coastal landscapes.

Originally created for Hubert Goltzius's 'Sicilia et Magna Graecia', this design reflects the Renaissance project of using classical mythology and architecture to organize antiquarian and geographical knowledge. The inclusion of Neptune and Dia serves as an allegorical representation of the natural elements and territories explored in the text.