Cartouche met maritieme objecten 1731 - 1775

This etching, created between 1731 and 1775 by Johann Georg Hertel, is a cartouche featuring nautical objects. The cartouche is an elaborate, ornamental frame that is common in decorative arts, particularly during the Baroque and Rococo periods. Hertel's design incorporates a variety of maritime elements, including a trident, an anchor, a fishing net, and a fishing rod. This intricate design likely served as a decorative element for a larger work or as an independent piece of art. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.