Twee sfinxen flankeren een kandelaber 1516 - 1556

This anonymous etching, *Twee sfinxen flankeren een kandelaber*, dates to the 16th century and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The piece is an example of a decorative design using a candelabrum as the central motif, surrounded by an array of mythical creatures and classical elements. The artist's use of stylized, intricate detail evokes a sense of order and grandeur, typical of the Renaissance period.