Vierlobbig cartouche met rolwerk 1570

This anonymous engraving from 1570, titled "Vierlobbig cartouche met rolwerk," is a prime example of the intricate detail and stylistic elements popular in Renaissance-era printmaking. The piece features a four-lobed cartouche, or decorative frame, intricately adorned with scrollwork and flourishes. The cartouche encloses the Latin inscription "INDIAE ORIENTALIS, INSVLARVMQVE ADIACIENTI; VM TY; PV'S," which likely refers to the East Indies and its surrounding islands. This type of design, known as a "cartouche," was widely employed in the 16th and 17th centuries, and its inclusion in the Rijksmuseum's collection highlights its historical and artistic significance.