Rechthoekige cartouche met twee vogels 1584

This small, anonymous engraving, dated 1584, is a rectangular cartouche with two birds perched on either side. The cartouche is adorned with ornate scrolling details, and the inscription within reads "Cum privilegio Imperatoris, Regis, & Brabantiae; ad decennium. 1584". The engraving is a prime example of a decorative motif used in printed materials during the 16th century. This design could have been used to mark the beginning of a text, as a decorative element within a larger design, or for other purposes, signifying the privilege of the publisher to print.