Decoratieve omlijsting met slangen en het portret van Johannes van Lier 1773

This 1773 engraving by Dutch artist Jan Caspar Philips, titled "Decoratieve omlijsting met slangen en het portret van Johannes van Lier," features a decorative frame adorned with intertwined snakes and a portrait of Johannes van Lier. The ornate design includes vases, garlands, and a ribbon tied in a bow. This small-scale work, measuring only 240 mm by 200 mm, is a fine example of Philips's mastery of linework and detail. It is housed in the Rijksmuseum and serves as a testament to the artist's skilled execution of intricate ornamentation.