Letter W in een omlijsting met bloemen 17th century

This 17th-century engraving, “Letter W in een omlijsting met bloemen,” depicts the letter "W" in a decorative floral frame. The anonymous artist uses a detailed, hatched style to create a sense of depth and texture in the design, emphasizing the intricate detail of the intertwined foliage and the bold lines of the letter. This artwork is a prime example of ornamental engraving, a genre that flourished in the Renaissance and Baroque periods, often used to embellish texts and manuscripts.