Meaning of the word frontispiece in English

What does frontispiece mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

frontispiece

US /ˈfrʌn.t̬ɪ.spiːs/
UK /ˈfrʌn.tɪ.spiːs/
"frontispiece" picture

Noun

an illustration facing the title page of a book or forming an integral part of the title page.

Example:
The old book had a beautiful engraved frontispiece.
The artist designed a unique frontispiece for the special edition.