Twee ornamentkoppen, een vaas en een cartouche 1644 - 1718

This etching, "Twee ornamentkoppen, een vaas en een cartouche," is a study of decorative elements by Italian artist Giuseppe Maria Mitelli. It depicts a large, elaborately ornamented vase, two decorative heads, and a cartouche, a scroll-like design typically used for inscription. This detailed drawing is typical of Mitelli's work, which was highly influential for other artists and designers in the 17th century. The drawing's intricacy and attention to detail exemplifies the Baroque style, characterized by dramatic curves, opulent ornamentation, and a focus on theatrical and emotional expression.