Cartouche met masker 1572 - 1575

This anonymous engraving, created between 1572 and 1575, is a cartouche with a mask and inscription, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The intricate design features a stylized mask within a decorative frame, flanked by two scrolls bearing Latin text. The inscription likely references a specific location or historical event, offering insight into the cartographic and historical contexts of the time. The small size of the work, measuring 54 mm high and 92 mm wide, suggests it may have been a detail within a larger map or publication. This piece serves as a fascinating example of the ornate graphic style employed in cartographic works of the 16th century.