Titelblad: Scartaffii overo ornamenti before 1678

This is a title page from a book of ornaments by Franz Ertinger, an important Baroque artist who designed for the court of Vienna. This etching shows a decorative doorway, a typical example of Ertinger’s work. The design features ornate detail, including a crest at the top, cherubs, and a carved door with symmetrical panels. The inscription at the bottom indicates the book's title, “Scartaffii overo ornamenti,” and includes the publisher, location, and date. Ertinger’s detailed engravings were widely circulated and copied throughout the 17th century, making him an important influence on Baroque design in Europe.