Hoekcartouche met halve fruitmand 1587 - 1590

This anonymous artwork is a cartouche, a decorative element often used in maps and other printed materials, dating from 1587-1590. The cartouche features intricate scrolling foliage and a basket filled with fruit, representing bounty and prosperity. It is likely a dedication to Jacobo Monavio Silesio, a figure of importance in the late 16th century, as evidenced by the Latin inscription. The cartouche showcases the refined artistic sensibility of its time, reflecting a penchant for detailed, decorative elements. The small scale of the piece suggests it may have been a part of a larger printed work.