Ornamenteel cartouche met Mercurius 1683 - 1783

This anonymous etching from the 17th or 18th century, titled "Ornamenteel cartouche met Mercurius", depicts a decorative cartouche, a motif used in architecture and design, featuring the Roman god Mercury. Mercury is depicted winged and holding a caduceus, a symbol of his role as a messenger god. The cartouche itself is adorned with intricate scrolls and floral motifs, characteristic of the Rococo style. The etching is a fine example of the decorative arts of the era, and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.