Horizontale cartouche met twee kinderen en een boeket 1657 - 1685

This anonymous etching, created sometime between 1657 and 1685, is an example of a cartouche, a decorative element often used in Baroque and Rococo art. It features two cherubs flanking a central space meant for text or imagery. The cherubs, with their playful gestures and flowing drapery, add a sense of movement and dynamism to the composition. This intricate design, with its emphasis on swirling lines and elaborate ornamentation, is characteristic of the decorative arts of the 17th century. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the technical skill of the anonymous artist in creating detailed textures and nuanced light and shadow effects.