Cartouche met kwabornament bestaande uit twee compartimenten 1655

This intricate engraving from 1655 by Dutch artist Pieter Hendricksz. Schut features a highly detailed cartouche, a decorative element often used in architectural design and as a frame for coats of arms or other inscriptions. The cartouche is characterized by its elaborate, swirling, and almost vegetal-like forms, highlighting the Baroque style's fascination with dynamism and ornamentation. Its placement in the Rijksmuseum speaks to its historical and artistic significance within the context of Dutch art.