Horizontale cartouche met masker 1657 - 1685

This anonymous, 17th-century engraving from the Rijksmuseum depicts a horizontal cartouche with a grotesque mask in the center. The cartouche is adorned with two winged figures, and the artist uses cross-hatching to render a sense of depth and texture. This detailed engraving likely served as a design template for a decorative object or architectural element. It exemplifies the intricate and often fantastical styles of Dutch decorative art in the Baroque period.