Halve ronde cartouche met schaalstok 1595

This is a small, detailed engraving from 1595, likely a decorative element from a larger work. It depicts a cartouche, a decorative frame typically used to hold text or imagery. The cartouche features a half-circle design, a central, masked face, and a scale at the bottom with markings. The overall style is characteristic of Renaissance design, with intricate ornamentation and a sense of symmetry. It is possible this cartouche originally served as a decorative element in a book or other printed material.