Beker met een mascaron 1594 - 1635

This anonymous 17th-century print, *Beker met een mascaron*, depicts an ornate design for a silver goblet. The central element is a mascaron, a decorative motif featuring a stylized human face. The face is framed by elaborate scrolling foliage and flanked by additional botanical details. The artist's use of linework creates a sense of depth and texture. The design is characteristic of the Mannerist style popular during the period, with its emphasis on complexity and intricate detail. This print, likely a design study for a silversmith, offers a glimpse into the creative processes of artistic production in 17th-century Northern Europe.