Cartouche met aan weerskanten herders en koeien 1612 - 1672

This 17th-century pen drawing by Pieter Jansz. features a detailed cartouche, a decorative frame, with a central inscription that reads "Diverse." The cartouche is adorned with intricately rendered swirling scrolls, and on both sides, figures are depicted: on the left, a shepherd with a staff and two cows, and on the right, a woman holding a staff with a small calf beside her. The delicate lines and careful shading create a sense of depth and volume, highlighting the artist's mastery of drawing techniques. This artwork exemplifies the ornate and stylized nature of 17th-century decorative art, with its emphasis on intricate patterns and the fusion of figural and ornamental elements.