Cartouche met putti en maskers 1579

"Cartouche met putti en maskers" (1579) is an anonymous engraving that features a decorative cartouche with intricate details. Two putti (winged cherubs) are depicted holding up the central frame, which includes a text box. The cartouche is surrounded by a variety of decorative elements, including masks, foliage, and scrolls. The engraving is executed in a fine line and demonstrates a high level of skill and precision. This small-scale artwork (104 mm by 133 mm) would have likely been used as a decorative element within a larger work or publication. The use of putti, foliage, and scrolls are common elements in Renaissance and Baroque art.