Half ovale cartouche met saterskop 1595

This anonymous 1595 engraving, entitled "Half ovale cartouche met saterskop" and housed at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the ornamental style prevalent in the late Renaissance. The intricately designed cartouche, featuring a satyr's head at its center, is surrounded by scrolling tendrils and floral motifs. This decorative piece likely served as a design element for maps or other printed materials, highlighting the importance of visual embellishment in the era.