Ronde cartouche met citaten van Aesopus en Plato 1556

This anonymous 16th-century print, titled "Ronde cartouche met citaten van Aesopus en Plato," features a circular cartouche adorned with intricate ornamentation. It is framed by two female figures, each seated on a sculpted base, with their postures suggesting an elegant balance. The cartouche contains two quotes, one from Aesop and another from Plato, in Latin, which are likely meant to highlight the theme of wisdom and knowledge. This piece, now held in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Renaissance decorative arts, reflecting the interest in classical literature and philosophical thought.