Kom, gedecoreerd met een mascaron c. 1614 - 1654

This etching by Dutch artist Hendrik van der (II) Borcht, titled "Kom, gedecoreerd met een mascaron," depicts a detailed design for a silver bowl. Created between 1614 and 1654, the artwork showcases the intricate craftsmanship of the period. The bowl is adorned with a mascaron, a decorative motif featuring a grotesque human face, surrounded by elaborate scrollwork and floral elements. This design, typical of the Dutch Golden Age, demonstrates the artist's skill in capturing the opulent aesthetics of silverwork, making this piece a valuable historical record of artistic and decorative trends.