Langwerpige cartouche met rolwerk 1579

"Langwerpige cartouche met rolwerk" (Long Cartouche with Scrollwork), created by an anonymous artist in 1579, is an engraved decorative element. The intricate design features a rectangular frame with elaborate scrollwork and a central inscription. This type of cartouche was a common element in 16th-century printmaking, often used as a title or dedication within maps, illustrations, and other printed works. The inscription within this cartouche reads "Christianus Schrot Sonst. descripsit cum privilegio," likely identifying the artist as Christianus Schrot and indicating the work was made with official permission.