Rechthoekige cartouche met de Leeuw van Juda 1572 - 1575

This rectangular cartouche with the Lion of Judah is an engraving of unknown date and by an anonymous artist. The visual experience is dominated by a precise, symmetrical structure. The cartouche is enclosed by an ornamented border, decorated with floral motifs and topped with a heraldic shield, creating a balanced composition. This emphasis on symmetry and order invites us to explore how meaning is constructed within the artwork. The text-filled space of the cartouche provides a narrative, framed by the Lion of Judah above and decorative elements, which functions almost as a semiotic code. The use of Latin script, along with the iconographic symbols, work together to convey messages about lineage, power, and divine right. The careful arrangement of textual and visual elements invites a deeper reading of the cultural and historical context in which it was produced. This piece destabilizes a fixed meaning, prompting a continuous interpretive process.