Cartouche met leeuwenkoppen en maskers 1589

This engraving, dated 1589 and attributed to an anonymous artist, features a cartouche, a decorative element used to frame or enclose text or images. It is a typical Renaissance example, incorporating ornate details like lion heads, masks, and stylized scrolls. The cartouche is decorated with the inscription "Genio et ingenio nobili Dn. Nicolao Roccoxio, Patricio Antverpiensi, eiusdemque vrbis senatori", a dedication to a noble patron. The intricate design and inscription suggest the cartouche was likely part of a larger work, possibly a map or book.