Dagger Sheath Decorated with Tendrils and Two Profiles 1537

This is a detailed engraving by German artist Heinrich Aldegrever, created in 1537, and depicting a dagger sheath ornamented with a highly intricate design of scrolling tendrils and two human profiles. The sheath is crafted in a Renaissance style with a focus on meticulous detail and the display of classical motifs, reflecting a burgeoning interest in classical art during the era. The engraving is now part of the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.