Titelprent met cartouche met opdracht 1600

"Titelprent met cartouche met opdracht" is an engraving by Antonio Tempesta, dated 1600. The work features a title cartouche with a winged female head and a scrolling inscription in Latin text. The cartouche is framed by ornate scrolls, each terminating in a bunch of grapes. The work, which is housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a dedication to a patron, Nereo Dracomamnio, and measures 91 mm in height and 130 mm in width. This piece exemplifies Tempesta's mastery of the engraving technique and his skill in creating intricate, decorative compositions.