Paneel met bladranken en twee slakken 1684

"Paneel met bladranken en twee slakken" (Panel with foliage and two snails) is a 1684 engraving by Nicasius Rousseel, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection. The piece is characterized by intricate, curling foliage designs, with two snails prominently placed near the bottom. The work is a testament to Rousseel's skill in capturing the delicate beauty of nature, with a focus on fine details and a sense of movement within the static image. This intricate design would have likely served as a decorative element for printed materials during the 17th century.