Cartouche met een citaat van Sallustius 1555

This 1555 print, "Cartouche met een citaat van Sallustius," by Frans Huys (1522-1562) is a fine example of a cartouche, a decorative design often used to frame text or an image. The intricate design features a central rectangular frame with a Latin quote from Sallustius, surrounded by a complex and symmetrical border of scrolling foliage, grotesque faces, and other decorative elements. This print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Huys's mastery of the printmaking techniques of the 16th century.