Twee cartouches 1657 - 1685

"Twee cartouches" is an etching by an anonymous artist, created sometime between 1657 and 1685. The work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, features two oval frames, each adorned with intricate decorative elements. The left frame is surmounted by a grotesque creature, likely inspired by classical Roman traditions, while the right frame is draped with garlands of fruits and flowers. These frames, meant to be filled with coats of arms or other emblems, reflect the flourishing of Baroque decorative arts during this period.