Frontispiece by C.-N. Cochin fils, appearing in the 1751
edition of the Encyclopedia.

Beneath a temple of Ionic architecture, sanctuary of
Truth, we see Truth wrapped in a veil, radiant with a light
which parts the clouds and disperses them.

On the right of Truth, Reason and Philosophy are
engaged, the one in lifting the veil from Truth, the other in
pulling it away.

At her feet Theology, on her knees, receives her light
from on high.

Following the line of figures, we see grouped on the
same side Memory, and Ancient and Modern History; His-
tory is writing the annals, and Time serves as a support for
her.

Grouped below are Geometry, Astronomy, and
Physics.

The figures below this group show Optics, Botany,
Chemistry, and Agriculture.

At the bottom are several Arts and Professions that
proceed from the Sciences.

On the left of Truth we see Imagination, who is pre-
paring to adorn and crown Truth.

Beneath Imagination, the Artist has placed the differ.
ent genres of Poetry -- Epic, Dramatic, Satiric, and Pastoral.

Next come the other Arts of Imitation -- Music, Paint-
ing, Sculpture, and Architecture.

(Translated from the 1751 edition of the Encyclopedia.)

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