Ovale cartouche omringd met wapentuig 1630 - 1672

"Ovale cartouche omringd met wapentuig" is a 17th-century design drawing by Pieter Jansz. (1602-1672). This drawing depicts a decorative oval cartouche, or framed space, surrounded by a variety of weapons and armor. This design is typical of the period, using ornate embellishments and Baroque flourishes. The drawing, done in black chalk on paper, is small in scale, measuring 73 mm in height and 169 mm in width. Jansz. was a prolific draftsman and his works often functioned as preliminary designs for larger-scale objects. The cartouche could have been designed for a variety of purposes, potentially serving as an element in a larger decorative scheme, a seal, or a heraldic emblem.