Cartouche met hoofden, cherubijnen en maskers c. 1800 - 1887

This anonymous etching, dated between 1800 and 1887, features an elaborate cartouche, a decorative design, filled with swirling motifs and cherubic figures. The cartouche encloses a scene of figures gathered in a grand hall. The artwork, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases the intricate detail and ornamental style common in 19th-century decorative art. Its compact size, measuring 161 mm by 130 mm, allows for close examination of its intricate details and the mastery of the anonymous artist.