Cartouche in een omlijsting van rolwerk met grotesken c. 1555 - 1560

This 16th-century print by Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum is a fine example of a cartouche design, a decorative element used to frame text or images. The intricate border features grotesque figures, scrollwork, and other ornamentation, highlighting the popular Renaissance fascination with decorative motifs. The blank space within the frame suggests its intended use for a title or inscription, further illustrating the practical and artistic purpose of such designs. This artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum and is a valuable example of decorative printmaking from the period.