Ovale cartouche met twee strijdende ruiters 1565 - 1571

"Ovale cartouche met twee strijdende ruiters" is an engraving created by Johannes of Lucas van Doetechum between 1565 and 1571. The artwork is currently held by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The print features a complex composition of decorative elements and a central oval cartouche depicting two mounted knights in combat. Surrounding the cartouche, an intricate design of architectural details, floral motifs, grotesque figures, and weaponry fills the frame. This ornate composition is a quintessential example of 16th-century Netherlandish decorative art, employing a highly detailed and intricate style characteristic of the period.