Cartouche met leeuwenkop en Christusmonogram c. 1595

This anonymous engraving, "Cartouche met leeuwenkop en Christusmonogram," was created around 1595. It depicts an ornate cartouche, a decorative element often used to frame text or images, with a lion's head at the bottom and a Christogram, a monogram incorporating the letters "X" and "P," at the top. The cartouche is filled with decorative elements and text, including Latin inscriptions referring to a privilege granted by a king. This piece is a prime example of decorative engraving common in the 16th century, reflecting the artistic trends of the time.