Putto en engel bij cartouche met dubbele adelaar 1720 - 1740

This 18th-century anonymous engraving, "Putto en engel bij cartouche met dubbele adelaar" (1720-1740) depicts a cartouche, a decorative shield-like frame, with a double-headed eagle and a cherub holding a banner above it. The inscription on the cartouche lists the circles of the Holy Roman Empire, signifying the political and religious authority of the time. Surrounding the cartouche are additional cherubs, cannons, barrels, and other military paraphernalia, suggesting a connection to warfare and imperial power. The intricate details of the engraving highlight the craftsmanship of the anonymous artist and the artistic trends of the Baroque period.