Cartouche met rolwerk 1601

This 1601 anonymous print, *Cartouche met rolwerk*, depicts a decorative cartouche with intricate scrollwork. It's a classic example of 17th-century ornamentation featuring a central, rectangular panel with a Latin inscription, "Cum Privilegio Imp. Reg. et Cancellaria Brabantiæ decennali, evulgabat Abrahamus Ortelius," indicating the work was published with the privilege of the emperor, king and the Chancery of Brabant. The ornate design, likely used for book illustration or a title page, showcases the highly detailed and intricate styles prevalent in early 17th-century decorative arts.