Ranken met acanthusbladeren en een putto met vaas 1640

This 17th-century engraving, “Ranken met acanthusbladeren en een putto met vaas,” is a fine example of ornamental art. The piece showcases intricate details of acanthus leaves, a motif often used in decorative art, as well as a putto (a cherub) holding a vase. This design, common in Baroque art, would have been used as a model for architectural decoration or for a printed design on fabric. The artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the influence of classical elements in 17th-century Dutch art.