Licht gebogen fries met in het midden een mascaron, onderaan een smal fries 1550 - 1580

This anonymous 16th-century print from the Rijksmuseum showcases a decorative design for a frieze. The intricate pattern features a central mascaron, a stylized human face, surrounded by a delicate interplay of interlaced foliage and geometric motifs. The frieze’s curved shape suggests its intended use in architectural ornamentation, perhaps for a doorway or a window. This piece exemplifies the popularity of decorative motifs in Renaissance art, particularly in the Netherlands.